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NCT02268305 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3
The Use of Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) in the Treatment of Low Back Pain
A Phase 3 study of Low Back Pain, sponsored by Mike O'Callaghan Military Hospital.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 3
- Development phase
- 100
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT02268305 is a Phase 3 study of Low Back Pain that has completed, run by Mike O'Callaghan Military Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants, below the 503-participant average among 122 other Low Back Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (80% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT02268305, a Phase 3 study of Low Back Pain, has completed, sponsored by Mike O'Callaghan Military Hospital.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 3
- Development phase
- 100 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The investigators are studying whether MSM plus standard of care naproxen improves symptoms of lower back pain compared to standard of care naproxen plus placebo. Subjects will be randomized into 1 of 2 groups. Group 1 will take by mouth 6000 milligrams (mgs) of MSM plus standard of care naproxen. Group 2 will take by mouth placebo capsules plus standard of care naproxen. Subjects will be instructed to take their study pills for 12 weeks and record on a study diary. They will then be followed up for one final visit 4 weeks later. RMDQ, PIQ-6, pain level, comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), complete blood count (CBC) will be assessed at 4 week intervals for 12 weeks. Subjects' participation will last 16 weeks.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG MSM 1000mg twice a day (6000 mgs)
- OTHER Placebo capsules twice a day
Study Locations (1)
Nevada
- Mike O'Callaghan Federal Medical Center - Nellis Air Force Base
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 100 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-02 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-06-05 |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02268305
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02268305 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 3. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 503-participant average among 122 other Low Back Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (80% lower). The listed sponsor is Mike O'Callaghan Military Hospital, which has 26 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 1 condition, with Low Back Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which MSM 1000mg twice a day (6000 mgs) is the first listed.
NCT02268305 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Nevada.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02268305 about?
NCT02268305 is a clinical study titled "The Use of Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) in the Treatment of Low Back Pain". The investigators are studying whether MSM plus standard of care naproxen improves symptoms of lower back pain compared to standard of care naproxen plus placebo. Subjects will be randomized into 1 of 2 groups. Group 1 will take by mouth 6000 milligrams (mgs) of MSM plus standard of care naproxen. G...
What is the current status of trial NCT02268305?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 100 participants. The study started on 2015-02. Estimated completion is 2018-06-05.
What conditions does trial NCT02268305 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Low Back Pain.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02268305?
The interventions under investigation include: MSM 1000mg twice a day (6000 mgs) (DRUG), Placebo capsules twice a day (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02268305?
This trial is sponsored by Mike O'Callaghan Military Hospital, which has 26 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02268305 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Nevada. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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