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NCT02224183 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Yoga vs. Education for Veterans With Chronic Low Back Pain
A NA study of Recurrent Low Back Pain, sponsored by Boston Medical Center.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 120
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT02224183: Completed NA study of Recurrent Low Back Pain, sponsored by Boston Medical Center.
NCT02224183 is a NA study of Recurrent Low Back Pain that has completed, run by Boston Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 120 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (91% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02224183, a NA study of Recurrent Low Back Pain, has completed, sponsored by Boston Medical Center.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 120 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Chronic low back pain (cLBP) is the most common pain condition in the military, causing substantial physical and psychological suffering, reduction in force readiness, and high economic cost. Yoga has been studied in 10 RCTs in civilian populations with cLBP suggesting it may be effective in reducing pain intensity, improving back-related function, and lowering pain medication use. Multiple differences exist between civilian and military populations with cLBP, making it necessary to adapt and test yoga for cLBP in military populations. This study's primary aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of yoga for reducing pain in military personnel and Veterans with cLBP through a structured, reproducible 12-week series of hatha yoga classes, supplemented with home practice, compared to an education group. Additionally, the enormous mental health burden often shouldered by returning military personnel presents another important distinguishing factor. Thus, the study's secondary aim is to assess yoga's capacity to reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS). The third aim is to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of yoga for cLBP at 3 months and 6 months from the perspective of the provider, the Veteran, and the Veterans Health Administration. The fourth and final aim is to evaluate the effect of back pain and yoga on marital and family functioning. The proposed RCT will (1) establish a structured reproducible yoga protocol uniquely suited to Veterans populations with cLBP; (2) develop web-based delivery systems to assist Veterans in yoga home practice; (3) increase our knowledge of the feasibility and impact of yoga for Veterans' cLBP and psychological comorbidities. These results will help determine whether yoga is an effective modality for addressing cLBP in a Veteran population.
Primary Outcome
Measured using the Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale (DVPRS) which rates pain on a 0-10 scale
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Education
- BEHAVIORAL Yoga
Study Locations (1)
Massachusetts
- Bedford VA Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial VA Hospital - Bedford
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 120 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2016-07 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02224183 record still lists
NCT02224183 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 120 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (91% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Recurrent Low Back Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Education is the first listed.
NCT02224183 reports a single indexed study location in Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02224183 about?
NCT02224183 is a clinical study titled "Yoga vs. Education for Veterans With Chronic Low Back Pain". Chronic low back pain (cLBP) is the most common pain condition in the military, causing substantial physical and psychological suffering, reduction in force readiness, and high economic cost. Yoga has been studied in 10 RCTs in civilian populations with cLBP suggesting it may be effective in reducin...
What is the current status of trial NCT02224183?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 120 participants. The study started on 2015-03. Estimated completion is 2016-07.
What conditions does trial NCT02224183 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Recurrent Low Back Pain.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02224183?
The interventions under investigation include: Education (BEHAVIORAL), Yoga (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02224183?
This trial is sponsored by Boston Medical Center, which has 253 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02224183 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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Where NCT02224183's enrollment target sits among peer trials
120 762nd of 2000 higher than 1,198 of 2,000 other NA trials
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