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NCT03324659 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Meditation and Exercise to Treat Chronic Back Pain
A NA study of Chronic Low Back Pain, sponsored by Duquesne University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 42
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03324659: Completed NA study of Chronic Low Back Pain, sponsored by Duquesne University.
NCT03324659 is a NA study of Chronic Low Back Pain that has completed, run by Duquesne University. The registered enrollment target is 42 participants, below the 591-participant average among 71 other Chronic Low Back Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03324659, a NA study of Chronic Low Back Pain, has completed, sponsored by Duquesne University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 42 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
This study evaluates the analgesic effect of a combination treatment of exercise and mindfulness based meditation in patients with chronic back pain. Half of the participants will partake in a 4-week exercise and meditation intervention, while the other half will receive a placebo treatment. The investigators hypothesize that a combination treatment reduces disability and pain more than the control intervention.
Primary Outcome
The Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire is designed to assess self-rated physical disability caused by low back pain. The patient is asked to tick a statement when it applies to him that specific day, this makes it possible to follow changes in time. The end score is the sum of the ticked boxes. The score ranges from 0 (no disability) to 24 (max. disability).
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Control
- BEHAVIORAL Exercise and Meditation
Study Locations (1)
Pennsylvania
- Duquesne University - Pittsburgh
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 42 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-01-26 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-06-30 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03324659 record still lists
NCT03324659 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 42 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 591-participant average among 71 other Chronic Low Back Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Chronic Low Back Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Control is the first listed.
NCT03324659 reports a single indexed study location in Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03324659 about?
NCT03324659 is a clinical study titled "Meditation and Exercise to Treat Chronic Back Pain". This study evaluates the analgesic effect of a combination treatment of exercise and mindfulness based meditation in patients with chronic back pain. Half of the participants will partake in a 4-week exercise and meditation intervention, while the other half will receive a placebo treatment. The inv...
What is the current status of trial NCT03324659?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 42 participants. The study started on 2018-01-26. Estimated completion is 2019-06-30.
What conditions does trial NCT03324659 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Chronic Low Back Pain.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03324659?
The interventions under investigation include: Control (BEHAVIORAL), Exercise and Meditation (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03324659?
This trial is sponsored by Duquesne University, which has 21 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03324659 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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