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NCT02503475 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Stanford Center for Back Pain
A NA study of Chronic Low Back Pain, sponsored by Stanford University.
- Active
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 300
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT02503475: Active NA study of Chronic Low Back Pain, sponsored by Stanford University.
NCT02503475 is a NA study of Chronic Low Back Pain that is active but no longer recruiting, run by Stanford University. The registered enrollment target is 300 participants, below the 588-participant average among 71 other Chronic Low Back Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (49% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02503475, a NA study of Chronic Low Back Pain, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by Stanford University.
- ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 300 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of the Stanford Center for Back Pain is to investigate and characterize the mechanisms of four treatments for chronic low back pain. These interventions (research treatment) include real-time fMRI neurofeedback, mindfulness based stress reduction, cognitive behavioral therapy, and acupuncture treatment. The investigators plan to characterize both mechanisms of treatment effects and efficacy.
Primary Outcome
Visual Analogue Scale from 0 to 100, where 0=no pain and 100=worst pain imaginable
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Acupuncture
- OTHER Real-Time fMRI
- BEHAVIORAL CBT or MBSR
Study Locations (1)
California
- Stanford University - Palo Alto
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 300 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-12 |
| Phase | NA |
What the registry record for NCT02503475 still lists
NCT02503475 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 300 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 588-participant average among 71 other Chronic Low Back Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (49% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Chronic Low Back Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Acupuncture is the first listed.
NCT02503475 reports a single indexed study location in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02503475 about?
NCT02503475 is a clinical study titled "Stanford Center for Back Pain". The purpose of the Stanford Center for Back Pain is to investigate and characterize the mechanisms of four treatments for chronic low back pain. These interventions (research treatment) include real-time fMRI neurofeedback, mindfulness based stress reduction, cognitive behavioral therapy, and acupun...
What is the current status of trial NCT02503475?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 300 participants. The study started on 2015-03. Estimated completion is 2026-12.
What conditions does trial NCT02503475 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Chronic Low Back Pain.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02503475?
The interventions under investigation include: Acupuncture (DEVICE), Real-Time fMRI (OTHER), CBT or MBSR (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02503475?
This trial is sponsored by Stanford University, which has 1,744 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02503475 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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