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NCT02979574 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
PEACE: Comparing Chronic Pain Treatment Options
A NA study of Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia, sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
- Active
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 360
- Enrollment target
- 7
- Study locations
NCT02979574: Active NA study of Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia, sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
NCT02979574 is a NA study of Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia that is active but no longer recruiting, run by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. The registered enrollment target is 360 participants, below the 771-participant average among 301 other Chronic Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (53% lower). The trial reports 7 study locations across 2 states. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02979574, a NA study of Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
- ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 360 participants
- Enrollment target
- 7
- Study locations
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare two types of acupuncture with usual care on treating chronic pain. This study has three groups. Two groups will received acupuncture. One group will receive usual standard of care for 12 weeks and then will receive acupuncture. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese technique of using very thin needles inserted in the skin to treat different symptoms and illness, and to promote healing. Each group will undergo a different method of needle administration.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Electro-Acupuncture (EA)
- PROCEDURE Battle Field Acupuncture (BFA)
- DEVICE Wait List Control (WLC)
Study Locations (7)
New York
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Commack - Commack
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester - Harrison
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - New York
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Rockville Centre - Rockville Centre
New Jersey
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge - Basking Ridge
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth - Middletown
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen - Montvale
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 360 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-11 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-11 |
| Phase | NA |
What the registry record for NCT02979574 still lists
NCT02979574 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 360 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 771-participant average among 301 other Chronic Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (53% lower).
The record links to 4 conditions, with Chronic Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Electro-Acupuncture (EA) is the first listed.
NCT02979574 lists 7 locations in 2 states (New York, New Jersey).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02979574 about?
NCT02979574 is a clinical study titled "PEACE: Comparing Chronic Pain Treatment Options". The purpose of this study is to compare two types of acupuncture with usual care on treating chronic pain. This study has three groups. Two groups will received acupuncture. One group will receive usual standard of care for 12 weeks and then will receive acupuncture. Acupuncture is an ancient Chines...
What is the current status of trial NCT02979574?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 360 participants. The study started on 2016-11. Estimated completion is 2026-11.
What conditions does trial NCT02979574 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Musculoskeletal Pain, Pain Management.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02979574?
The interventions under investigation include: Electro-Acupuncture (EA) (PROCEDURE), Battle Field Acupuncture (BFA) (PROCEDURE), Wait List Control (WLC) (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02979574?
This trial is sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, which has 1,884 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02979574 being conducted?
This trial has 7 study locations across New Jersey, New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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