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NCT02389998 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Efficacy of Open Label Placebo in Children With FGIDs
A NA study, sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 31
- Enrollment target
NCT02389998: Completed NA study, sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital.
NCT02389998 is a NA study that has completed, run by Boston Children's Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 31 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02389998, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 31 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This study is aimed at investigating the efficacy of placebo for symptom relief in children with abdominal pain related functional gastrointestinal disorders.
Primary Outcome
Change in mean pain score comparing both treatment arms to the baseline using the Visual analogue scale. (Scale 0-100mm) The scale reflects severity of the pain going from no pain (0) to maximum pain (100mm). Therefore the higher the number the more severe the pain is
Interventions
- OTHER Placebo Suspension
- DRUG Hyoscyamine
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 31 participants |
| Start Date | 2014-07 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-07 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02389998 record still lists
NCT02389998 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 31 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo Suspension is the first listed.
NCT02389998 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02389998 about?
NCT02389998 is a clinical study titled "Efficacy of Open Label Placebo in Children With FGIDs". This study is aimed at investigating the efficacy of placebo for symptom relief in children with abdominal pain related functional gastrointestinal disorders.
What is the current status of trial NCT02389998?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 31 participants. The study started on 2014-07. Estimated completion is 2019-07.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02389998?
The interventions under investigation include: Placebo Suspension (OTHER), Hyoscyamine (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02389998?
This trial is sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital, which has 462 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT02389998's enrollment target sits among peer trials
31 1592nd of 2000 higher than 408 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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