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NCT01291758 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

Exercise in Gulf War Illness (GWI)

A clinical trial of Gulf War Illness and Persian Gulf Syndrome, sponsored by Georgetown University.

Completed
Registry status
50
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT01291758 is a study of Gulf War Illness and Persian Gulf Syndrome that has completed, run by Georgetown University. The registered enrollment target is 50 participants, below the 126-participant average among 14 other Gulf War Illness trials with a reported enrollment target (60% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT01291758, a study of Gulf War Illness and Persian Gulf Syndrome, has completed, sponsored by Georgetown University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
50 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if submaximal exercise by bicycle stress tests with pulmonary measurement of VO2MAX plus maximal isometric hand grips on 2 consecutive days causes a higher level of "exertional exhaustion" in GWI compared to healthy veterans (HVets).

Interventions

  • DIAGNOSTIC_TEST Submaximal bicycle exercise stress tests performed 24 hr apart

Study Locations (1)

District of Columbia

  • Georgetown University - Washington D.C.

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 50 participants
Start Date 2009-07
Est. Completion 2012-09

Sponsor

Georgetown University

227 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01291758

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01291758 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 50 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 126-participant average among 14 other Gulf War Illness trials with a reported enrollment target (60% lower). The listed sponsor is Georgetown University, which has 227 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 2 conditions, with Gulf War Illness appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Submaximal bicycle exercise stress tests performed 24 hr apart is the first listed.

NCT01291758 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include District of Columbia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01291758 about?

NCT01291758 is a clinical study titled "Exercise in Gulf War Illness (GWI)". The purpose of this study is to determine if submaximal exercise by bicycle stress tests with pulmonary measurement of VO2MAX plus maximal isometric hand grips on 2 consecutive days causes a higher level of "exertional exhaustion" in GWI compared to healthy veterans (HVets).

What is the current status of trial NCT01291758?

This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 50 participants. The study started on 2009-07. Estimated completion is 2012-09.

What conditions does trial NCT01291758 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Gulf War Illness, Persian Gulf Syndrome.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01291758?

The interventions under investigation include: Submaximal bicycle exercise stress tests performed 24 hr apart (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01291758?

This trial is sponsored by Georgetown University, which has 227 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT01291758 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across District of Columbia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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