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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: Completed study of Gulf War Illness and Persian Gulf Syndrome, sponsored by Georgetown University.
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. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
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).
Primary Outcome
Difference in duration of exercise between first and second submaximal bicycle exercise stress test
Conditions Studied
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
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 50 participants |
| Start Date | 2009-07 |
| Est. Completion | 2012-09 |
What the finished NCT01291758 record still lists
NCT01291758 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 50 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 126-participant average among 14 other Gulf War Illness trials with a reported enrollment target (60% lower).
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 a single indexed study location in 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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