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NCT03168165 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
PNE Effectiveness Cluster Trial
A NA study of Chronic Pain and Low Back Pain, sponsored by University of Utah.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 316
- Enrollment target
- 20
- Study locations
NCT03168165: Completed NA study of Chronic Pain and Low Back Pain, sponsored by University of Utah.
NCT03168165 is a NA study of Chronic Pain and Low Back Pain that has completed, run by University of Utah. The registered enrollment target is 316 participants, below the 771-participant average among 301 other Chronic Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (59% lower). The trial reports 20 study locations across 2 states. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03168165, a NA study of Chronic Pain and Low Back Pain, has completed, sponsored by University of Utah.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 316 participants
- Enrollment target
- 20
- Study locations
Study Summary
This is a cluster randomized trial that involves training regions of physical therapy clinics to use pain neuroscience education or continue with usual care. The investigators will examine outcomes for patients with chronic neck or back pain.
Primary Outcome
Change score of Physical Function scores from baseline
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Pain neuroscience education training
Study Locations (20)
Georgia
- Benchmark Physical Therapy - Acworth
- BenchMark - Alpharetta
- BenchMark - Atlanta
- BenchMark - Atlanta
- BenchMark - Atlanta
- BenchMark - Atlanta
- BenchMark - Atlanta
- BenchMark - Atlanta
- BenchMark - Austell
- BenchMark - Canton
- BenchMark - Canton
- BenchMark - Carrollton
- BenchMark - Cartersville
- BenchMark - Columbus
Alabama
- BenchMark - Birmingham
- BenchMark - Birmingham
- BenchMark - Helena
- BenchMark - Hoover
- BenchMark - Moody
- BenchMark - Phenix City
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 316 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-05-24 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-06-01 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03168165 record still lists
NCT03168165 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 316 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 (59% lower).
The record links to 3 conditions, with Chronic Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Pain neuroscience education training is the first listed.
NCT03168165 names 20 study sites across 2 states, led by Georgia, Alabama.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03168165 about?
NCT03168165 is a clinical study titled "PNE Effectiveness Cluster Trial". This is a cluster randomized trial that involves training regions of physical therapy clinics to use pain neuroscience education or continue with usual care. The investigators will examine outcomes for patients with chronic neck or back pain.
What is the current status of trial NCT03168165?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 316 participants. The study started on 2017-05-24. Estimated completion is 2019-06-01.
What conditions does trial NCT03168165 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Chronic Pain, Low Back Pain, Neck Pain.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03168165?
The interventions under investigation include: Pain neuroscience education training (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03168165?
This trial is sponsored by University of Utah, which has 818 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03168165 being conducted?
This trial has 20 study locations across Alabama, Georgia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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