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NCT03100539 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Trial Outcomes for Massage: Caregiver-Assisted vs. Therapist-Treated

A NA study of Pain and Chronic Pain, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
395
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT03100539 is a NA study of Pain and Chronic Pain that has completed, run by VA Office of Research and Development. The registered enrollment target is 395 participants, above the 303-participant average among 374 other Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (30% higher). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT03100539, a NA study of Pain and Chronic Pain, has completed, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
395 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Given the modest effectiveness of current treatments and the burden chronic neck pain places on Veterans, the investigators' research proposal is significant in several regards. First, Trial Outcomes for Massage: Caregiver-Assisted vs. Therapist-Treated (TOMCATT) Study directly addresses a high priority area for the VA and is well aligned with the VHA Pain Management Strategy and VHA Pain Management Directive 2009-053. Second, because previous massage studies have included relatively small sample sizes, this trial will provide information vital to fill an evidence vacuum regarding effectiveness of a massage treatments for chronic neck pain. Third, TOMCATT will extend the current understanding of non-pharmacological treatments. Fourth, if the study hypotheses are corroborated massage may emerge as an effective, safe, affordable, sustainable, and accessible treatment for Veterans.

Interventions

  • OTHER Therapist treated massage
  • OTHER Care ally assisted massage

Study Locations (1)

Indiana

  • Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN - Indianapolis

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 395 participants
Start Date 2017-05-01
Est. Completion 2023-02-28
Phase NA

Sponsor

VA Office of Research and Development

1,668 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03100539

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03100539 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 395 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, above the 303-participant average among 374 other Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (30% higher). The listed sponsor is VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,668 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 6 conditions, with Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Therapist treated massage is the first listed.

NCT03100539 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Indiana.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03100539 about?

NCT03100539 is a clinical study titled "Trial Outcomes for Massage: Caregiver-Assisted vs. Therapist-Treated". Given the modest effectiveness of current treatments and the burden chronic neck pain places on Veterans, the investigators' research proposal is significant in several regards. First, Trial Outcomes for Massage: Caregiver-Assisted vs. Therapist-Treated (TOMCATT) Study directly addresses a high prio...

What is the current status of trial NCT03100539?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 395 participants. The study started on 2017-05-01. Estimated completion is 2023-02-28.

What conditions does trial NCT03100539 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Pain, Chronic Pain, Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Musculoskeletal Pain.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03100539?

The interventions under investigation include: Therapist treated massage (OTHER), Care ally assisted massage (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03100539?

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 NCT03100539 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Indiana. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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