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NCT00104156 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Qigong Therapy for Individuals With Knee Osteoarthritis

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

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
100
Enrollment target

NCT00104156 is a Phase 2 study that has completed, run by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). The registered enrollment target is 100 participants.

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The verdict

NCT00104156, a Phase 2 study, has completed, sponsored by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH).

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
100 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Qigong therapy, an ancient Chinese practice, for pain relief and symptom improvement in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Study hypotheses: 1) Qigong therapy will result in greater reduction of pain and greater symptom improvement than sham treatment. 2) Individuals with a history of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use will be more likely to experience benefits of Qigong therapy than those without such experience.

Interventions

  • PROCEDURE External Qigong therapy

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 100 participants
Start Date 2005-01
Est. Completion 2007-08
Phase Phase 2

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00104156

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00104156 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 100 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 1 intervention - of which External Qigong therapy is the first listed.

NCT00104156 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00104156 about?

NCT00104156 is a clinical study titled "Qigong Therapy for Individuals With Knee Osteoarthritis". The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Qigong therapy, an ancient Chinese practice, for pain relief and symptom improvement in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Study hypotheses: 1) Qigong therapy will result in greater reduction of pain and greater symptom improvement th...

What is the current status of trial NCT00104156?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 100 participants. The study started on 2005-01. Estimated completion is 2007-08.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00104156?

The interventions under investigation include: External Qigong therapy (PROCEDURE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00104156?

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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