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NCT00668434 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2
Effectiveness of Oral Prednisone in Improving Physical Functioning and Decreasing Pain in People With Sciatica
A Phase 2 study, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 269
- Enrollment target
NCT00668434 is a Phase 2 study that has completed, run by Kaiser Permanente. The registered enrollment target is 269 participants.
The verdict
NCT00668434, a Phase 2 study, has completed, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 269 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Sciatica is a condition that causes a sharp, burning pain in the back, buttock, and leg. The condition is caused by injury to or compression of the sciatic nerve, which is located in the back of the leg. This study will determine the effectiveness of the steroid prednisone in decreasing pain and improving function in people with sciatica.
Interventions
- DRUG Placebo
- DRUG Prednisone
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 269 participants |
| Start Date | 2008-11 |
| Est. Completion | 2013-09 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00668434
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00668434 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 269 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Kaiser Permanente, which has 294 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.
NCT00668434 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00668434 about?
NCT00668434 is a clinical study titled "Effectiveness of Oral Prednisone in Improving Physical Functioning and Decreasing Pain in People With Sciatica". Sciatica is a condition that causes a sharp, burning pain in the back, buttock, and leg. The condition is caused by injury to or compression of the sciatic nerve, which is located in the back of the leg. This study will determine the effectiveness of the steroid prednisone in decreasing pain and imp...
What is the current status of trial NCT00668434?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 269 participants. The study started on 2008-11. Estimated completion is 2013-09.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00668434?
The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Prednisone (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00668434?
This trial is sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, which has 294 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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