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NCT02661997 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Novel Interventions for GWVI
A NA study of Gulf War Veteran's Illness, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 114
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT02661997: Completed NA study of Gulf War Veteran's Illness, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
NCT02661997 is a NA study of Gulf War Veteran's Illness that has completed, run by VA Office of Research and Development. The registered enrollment target is 114 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02661997, a NA study of Gulf War Veteran's Illness, has completed, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 114 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The primary aim of this study was to examine the beneficial effects of two novel treatments for Gulf War Veteran's Illness (Tai Chi and Wellness intervention) and to establish the efficacy of these mind-body approaches to symptom reduction. In March 2020 after 53 Veterans were randomized, this trial was halted due to the onset of COVID-19. In late 2020, we shifted from conducting an in-person study to a fully remote study with interventions delivered via synchronous video teleconferencing. We then randomized an additional 61 Veterans for a study grand total of 114 Veterans.
Primary Outcome
The Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) is a self-report measure that examines pain severity and interference with functioning in various life domains, including general activity, mood, walking activity, work, relationships, sleep, and enjoyment of life. In addition, the BPI asks questions about pain relief, pain quality, and patient perception of the cause of pain. It has been used and validated in a wide range of clinical conditions and is a gold standard measure for the assessment of pain and its impa
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Wellness Intervention
- BEHAVIORAL Tai Chi Intervention
Study Locations (1)
Massachusetts
- VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA - Boston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 114 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-06-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-09-30 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02661997 record still lists
NCT02661997 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 114 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 (92% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Gulf War Veteran's Illness appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Wellness Intervention is the first listed.
NCT02661997 reports a single indexed study location in Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02661997 about?
NCT02661997 is a clinical study titled "Novel Interventions for GWVI". The primary aim of this study was to examine the beneficial effects of two novel treatments for Gulf War Veteran's Illness (Tai Chi and Wellness intervention) and to establish the efficacy of these mind-body approaches to symptom reduction. In March 2020 after 53 Veterans were randomized, this tria...
What is the current status of trial NCT02661997?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 114 participants. The study started on 2017-06-01. Estimated completion is 2025-09-30.
What conditions does trial NCT02661997 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Gulf War Veteran's Illness.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02661997?
The interventions under investigation include: Wellness Intervention (BEHAVIORAL), Tai Chi Intervention (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02661997?
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 NCT02661997 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 NCT02661997's enrollment target sits among peer trials
114 811th of 2000 higher than 1,188 of 2,000 other NA trials
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