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NCT03083977 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Examining the Effects of Processed Music on Chronic Pain
A NA study, sponsored by Indiana University.
- Terminated
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 8
- Enrollment target
NCT03083977 is a NA study that was terminated before completion, run by Indiana University. The registered enrollment target is 8 participants.
The verdict
NCT03083977, a NA study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by Indiana University.
- TERMINATED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 8 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Chronic pain is a common ailment in aging populations and often co-occurs with altered regulation of the autonomic nervous system. Nociceptive pathways (i.e., those that transmit pain signals) are integrated with autonomic circuits throughout the body and therapies that are successful in reducing pain concurrently alter autonomic functions, even when they are not directly designed to do so. It is possible that interventions that target the autonomic circuits that regulate pain responses may help reduce pain in chronic pain sufferers. The proposed study will examine whether an intervention that targets the autonomic nervous system via filtered music can reduce pain, a hypothesis derived from the Polyvagal Theory. The Polyvagal Theory describes how function and structure of the vertebrate autonomic nervous system changed during evolution. The theory is named for the vagus, a major cranial nerve that regulates bodily state. An evolutionary "old" branch of this nerve innervates structures below the diaphragm and its dysfunction is linked to lower body organ and tissue pain. Regulation of the vagus nerve is linked with specific auditory cues based on our evolutionary heritage and the physics of the middle ear. This study is designed to test whether processed music designed to stimulate vagal function can decrease chronic pain. The Listening Project Protocol, the processed music used in this intervention, has previously been shown to effectively stimulate the function of the vagus nerve (see stimulus description below). Specific Aims: Aim I: To examine whether The Listening Project Protocol, a non-invasive audio intervention, can be effective for reducing chronic pain in a sample of older adults. Hypothesis: Five 1-hour sessions of the Listening Project Protocol will reduce pain Aim II: To examine whether increased regulation via the autonomic nervous system accounts for the decrease in pain if the intervention is successful. Hypothesis: Pain reduction will coincide
Interventions
- OTHER Safe and Sound Protocol
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 8 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-06-22 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-08-28 |
| Phase | NA |
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The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03083977 describes a study currently listed as terminated, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 8 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Indiana University, which has 890 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Safe and Sound Protocol is the first listed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03083977 about?
NCT03083977 is a clinical study titled "Examining the Effects of Processed Music on Chronic Pain". Chronic pain is a common ailment in aging populations and often co-occurs with altered regulation of the autonomic nervous system. Nociceptive pathways (i.e., those that transmit pain signals) are integrated with autonomic circuits throughout the body and therapies that are successful in reducing pa...
What is the current status of trial NCT03083977?
This trial is currently terminated. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 8 participants. The study started on 2017-06-22. Estimated completion is 2019-08-28.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03083977?
The interventions under investigation include: Safe and Sound Protocol (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03083977?
This trial is sponsored by Indiana University, which has 890 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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