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NCT01896687 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Trial of Scrambler Therapy or Sham Treatment for Low Back Pain
A NA study of Low Back Pain, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 30
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT01896687: Completed NA study of Low Back Pain, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University.
NCT01896687 is a NA study of Low Back Pain that has completed, run by Virginia Commonwealth University. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants, below the 504-participant average among 122 other Low Back Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (94% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01896687, a NA study of Low Back Pain, has completed, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 30 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
This pilot study will evaluate Scrambler therapy and Sham treatment on levels of low back pain, pain sensitivity and mRNA expression of pain sensitivity candidate genes.
Primary Outcome
Low back pain will be measured by the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI). The BPI assesses the severity of pain, location of pain, pain medications, amount of pain relief in the past 24 hours and the past week, and the impact of pain on daily functions. For this study, the worst pain score will be used in the analysis. The worst pain score is rated from "0" meaning no pain to "10" meaning pain as bad as you can imagine.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Scrambler
Study Locations (1)
Virginia
- Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing - Richmond
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 30 participants |
| Start Date | 2013-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2013-08 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT01896687 record still lists
NCT01896687 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 30 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 504-participant average among 122 other Low Back Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (94% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Low Back Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Scrambler is the first listed.
NCT01896687 reports a single indexed study location in Virginia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01896687 about?
NCT01896687 is a clinical study titled "Trial of Scrambler Therapy or Sham Treatment for Low Back Pain". This pilot study will evaluate Scrambler therapy and Sham treatment on levels of low back pain, pain sensitivity and mRNA expression of pain sensitivity candidate genes.
What is the current status of trial NCT01896687?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 30 participants. The study started on 2013-03. Estimated completion is 2013-08.
What conditions does trial NCT01896687 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Low Back Pain.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01896687?
The interventions under investigation include: Scrambler (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01896687?
This trial is sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University, which has 558 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT01896687 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Virginia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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