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NCT03217682 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Impact of Massage Therapy and Music Therapy on the Quality of Life of Hospice Patients
A NA study, sponsored by Mayo Clinic.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 18
- Enrollment target
NCT03217682: Completed NA study, sponsored by Mayo Clinic.
NCT03217682 is a NA study that has completed, run by Mayo Clinic. The registered enrollment target is 18 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03217682, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Mayo Clinic.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 18 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This is a cohort study where subjects will receive either massage therapy or music therapy interventions to evaluate their impact on hospice patients.
Primary Outcome
The primary endpoints are patient pain, depression, anxiety and wellbeing as measured by ESAS-r. Pro-rated area under the curve (AUC) statistics will be calculated for all individual items and total scores. The pro-rated AUC for ESAS-r measured pain, depression, anxiety, and wellbeing will all be utilized individually to assess the primary endpoint. The pro-rated AUC will be compared to the assessment score prior to any massage or music therapy. If there is any improvement, the therapy will be c
Interventions
- OTHER Massage Therapy
- OTHER Music Therapy
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 18 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-12-04 |
| Est. Completion | 2022-03-11 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03217682 record still lists
NCT03217682 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 18 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Massage Therapy is the first listed.
NCT03217682 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03217682 about?
NCT03217682 is a clinical study titled "Impact of Massage Therapy and Music Therapy on the Quality of Life of Hospice Patients". This is a cohort study where subjects will receive either massage therapy or music therapy interventions to evaluate their impact on hospice patients.
What is the current status of trial NCT03217682?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 18 participants. The study started on 2017-12-04. Estimated completion is 2022-03-11.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03217682?
The interventions under investigation include: Massage Therapy (OTHER), Music Therapy (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03217682?
This trial is sponsored by Mayo Clinic, which has 2,844 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT03217682's enrollment target sits among peer trials
18 1863rd of 2000 higher than 130 of 2,000 other NA trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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