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NCT00147446 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Stress Management for Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

A Phase 2 study of Multiple Sclerosis, sponsored by Northwestern University.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
121
Enrollment target
3
Study locations

NCT00147446 is a Phase 2 study of Multiple Sclerosis that has completed, run by Northwestern University. The registered enrollment target is 121 participants, below the 585-participant average among 315 other Multiple Sclerosis trials with a reported enrollment target (79% lower). The trial reports 3 study locations across 3 states.

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The verdict

NCT00147446, a Phase 2 study of Multiple Sclerosis, has completed, sponsored by Northwestern University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
121 participants
Enrollment target
3
Study locations

Study Summary

There is a growing body of literature showing that stressful life events can increase the risk of developing exacerbations and new brain lesions among people with multiple sclerosis. The purpose of this study is to examine the hypothesis that stress management programs can reduce the occurrence of new brain lesions and exacerbations. We will also examine potential immune and neuroendocrine pathways.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Individual Stress Management
  • OTHER Wait List Control

Study Locations (3)

California

  • UCSF Behavioral Medicine Research Center - San Francisco

Illinois

  • Northwestern University, Department of Preventive Medicine - Chicago

Washington

  • MS Center at Evergreen Medical Center - Kirkland

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 121 participants
Start Date 2005-05
Est. Completion 2009-01
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

Northwestern University

1,209 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00147446

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00147446 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 121 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 585-participant average among 315 other Multiple Sclerosis trials with a reported enrollment target (79% lower). The listed sponsor is Northwestern University, which has 1,209 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Multiple Sclerosis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Individual Stress Management is the first listed.

NCT00147446 reports 3 study locations spanning 3 distinct geographic areas - top geographies include California, Illinois, Washington.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00147446 about?

NCT00147446 is a clinical study titled "Stress Management for Patients With Multiple Sclerosis". There is a growing body of literature showing that stressful life events can increase the risk of developing exacerbations and new brain lesions among people with multiple sclerosis. The purpose of this study is to examine the hypothesis that stress management programs can reduce the occurrence of n...

What is the current status of trial NCT00147446?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 121 participants. The study started on 2005-05. Estimated completion is 2009-01.

What conditions does trial NCT00147446 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Multiple Sclerosis.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00147446?

The interventions under investigation include: Individual Stress Management (BEHAVIORAL), Wait List Control (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00147446?

This trial is sponsored by Northwestern University, which has 1,209 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00147446 being conducted?

This trial has 3 study locations across California, Illinois, Washington. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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