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NCT00029497 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Sham Device, Pill Placebo or Treatment For Arm Pain

A Phase 2 study, sponsored by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH).

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
240
Enrollment target

NCT00029497 is a Phase 2 study that has completed, run by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). The registered enrollment target is 240 participants.

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The verdict

NCT00029497, a Phase 2 study, has completed, sponsored by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH).

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
240 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

This study investigates the role of two active interventions and their placebo effects in randomized control trials. The study conducts two parallel trials of treatments for upper extremity pain secondary to repetitive stress disorder, including carpal tunnel syndrome. The active interventions are amitriptyline and acupuncture. The placebo are sham acupuncture device and placebo pill.

Interventions

  • PROCEDURE Acupuncture
  • DRUG Amitriptyline

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 240 participants
Est. Completion 2004-06
Phase Phase 2

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00029497

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00029497 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 240 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), which has 203 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Acupuncture is the first listed.

NCT00029497 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00029497 about?

NCT00029497 is a clinical study titled "Sham Device, Pill Placebo or Treatment For Arm Pain". This study investigates the role of two active interventions and their placebo effects in randomized control trials. The study conducts two parallel trials of treatments for upper extremity pain secondary to repetitive stress disorder, including carpal tunnel syndrome. The active interventions are a...

What is the current status of trial NCT00029497?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 240 participants. Estimated completion is 2004-06.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00029497?

The interventions under investigation include: Acupuncture (PROCEDURE), Amitriptyline (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00029497?

This trial is sponsored by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), which has 203 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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