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NCT02223858 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Staying Positive With Arthritis Study
A NA study of Arthritis, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 360
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
NCT02223858: Completed NA study of Arthritis, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
NCT02223858 is a NA study of Arthritis that has completed, run by VA Office of Research and Development. The registered enrollment target is 360 participants, below the 4,503-participant average among 48 other Arthritis trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower). The trial reports 2 study locations across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02223858, a NA study of Arthritis, has completed, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 360 participants
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
Study Summary
Arthritis is a painful, disabling condition that disproportionately affects African Americans. Existing arthritis treatments yield only small to moderate improvements in pain and are not effective at reducing racial disparities in arthritis pain. According to the biopsychosocial model of pain, there is a need for novel interventions that target psychosocial factors associated with arthritis outcomes and disparities in outcomes. Evidence from the field of psychology suggests that an intervention designed to develop a positive mindset has the potential to improve pain and functioning and reduce racial disparities in patients with arthritis. Interventions to foster a positive mindset have been developed for clinical patient populations but have not yet been fully tested in patients with arthritis or in Veterans, nor have their effects on racial differences in clinical outcomes been examined. This study will address these gaps by testing the impact of an evidence-based positive activities intervention on pain and functioning in African American and White Veterans with knee arthritis.
Primary Outcome
Pain subscale of the Western Ontario McMaster (WOMAC) Index. Pain is on a scale of 0-100; higher scores mean worse pain.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Positive Activities (PA) Program
- BEHAVIORAL Attention Control (AC) Program
Study Locations (2)
Pennsylvania
- Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA - Philadelphia
- VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA - Pittsburgh
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 360 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-07-13 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-11-09 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02223858 record still lists
NCT02223858 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 360 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 4,503-participant average among 48 other Arthritis trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Arthritis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Positive Activities (PA) Program is the first listed.
NCT02223858 reports a single indexed study location in Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02223858 about?
NCT02223858 is a clinical study titled "Staying Positive With Arthritis Study". Arthritis is a painful, disabling condition that disproportionately affects African Americans. Existing arthritis treatments yield only small to moderate improvements in pain and are not effective at reducing racial disparities in arthritis pain. According to the biopsychosocial model of pain, there...
What is the current status of trial NCT02223858?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 360 participants. The study started on 2015-07-13. Estimated completion is 2017-11-09.
What conditions does trial NCT02223858 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Arthritis.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02223858?
The interventions under investigation include: Positive Activities (PA) Program (BEHAVIORAL), Attention Control (AC) Program (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02223858?
This trial is sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,668 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02223858 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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