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Telehealth Outreach for Chronic Back Pain
NCT00608530 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Two separate double double blind, randomized, parallel groups, two-arm, 8 week clinical trials with 6-moth follow-up were conducted using identical inclusion/exclusion criteria and assessment batteries. In both studies patients had chronic low back pain of non-neoplastic origin. In both studies patients were randomized to one of two conditions, either a Cognitive Behavioral-based Therapy or a control condition, a supportive (Rogerian) psychotherapy. Both the cognitive-behavioral and supportive psychotherapy conditions consisted of home-based, telephone supported treatment, with 10 hours of contact time delivered over 8 weeks. In the first study (Study 1) the behavioral and Rogerian interventions were delivered by a licensed psychologist. In the second (Study 2) the interventions were delivered by a medical primary care nurse.
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Psychologist-Delivered
- BEHAVIORAL Supportive Psychotherapy-Psychologist-Delivered
- BEHAVIORAL Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Nurse-Delivered
- BEHAVIORAL Supportive Psychotherapy-Nurse-Delivered
Study Locations (1)
California
- VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego — San Diego
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 127 participants |
| Start Date | 2008-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2015-12-31 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00608530
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00608530 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 127 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,863 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions — of which Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Psychologist-Delivered is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT00608530 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include California. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00608530 about?
NCT00608530 is a clinical study titled "Telehealth Outreach for Chronic Back Pain". Two separate double double blind, randomized, parallel groups, two-arm, 8 week clinical trials with 6-moth follow-up were conducted using identical inclusion/exclusion criteria and assessment batteries. In both studies patients had chronic low back pain of non-neoplastic origin. In both studies pati...
What is the current status of trial NCT00608530?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 127 participants. The study started on 2008-03. Estimated completion is 2015-12-31.
What conditions does trial NCT00608530 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Pain, Back Pain. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00608530?
The interventions under investigation include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Psychologist-Delivered (BEHAVIORAL), Supportive Psychotherapy-Psychologist-Delivered (BEHAVIORAL), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Nurse-Delivered (BEHAVIORAL), Supportive Psychotherapy-Nurse-Delivered (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00608530?
This trial is sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,863 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT00608530 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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