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NCT00545623 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Acupuncture and Relaxation Response for GI Symptoms and HIV Medication Adherence

A Phase 2 study, sponsored by Boston University.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
130
Enrollment target

NCT00545623 is a Phase 2 study that has completed, run by Boston University. The registered enrollment target is 130 participants.

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The verdict

NCT00545623, a Phase 2 study, has completed, sponsored by Boston University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
130 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

The aims of the study are to investigate individual, combined and added effects of acupuncture and the relaxation response in reducing gastrointestinal symptoms, improving medication adherence and quality of life among people living with HIV/AIDS. The study will also explore the mechanism of these therapeutic effects of acupuncture and the relaxation response.

Interventions

  • PROCEDURE Acupuncture
  • BEHAVIORAL Relaxation Response
  • OTHER sham acupuncture

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 130 participants
Start Date 2007-04
Est. Completion 2010-09
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

Boston University

185 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00545623

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00545623 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 130 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Boston University, which has 185 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Acupuncture is the first listed.

NCT00545623 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00545623 about?

NCT00545623 is a clinical study titled "Acupuncture and Relaxation Response for GI Symptoms and HIV Medication Adherence". The aims of the study are to investigate individual, combined and added effects of acupuncture and the relaxation response in reducing gastrointestinal symptoms, improving medication adherence and quality of life among people living with HIV/AIDS. The study will also explore the mechanism of these t...

What is the current status of trial NCT00545623?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 130 participants. The study started on 2007-04. Estimated completion is 2010-09.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00545623?

The interventions under investigation include: Acupuncture (PROCEDURE), Relaxation Response (BEHAVIORAL), sham acupuncture (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00545623?

This trial is sponsored by Boston University, which has 185 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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