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NCT03354585 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Mindfulness and Chronic Low Back Pain
A NA study of Chronic Low Back Pain, sponsored by University of California, San Diego.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 120
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
NCT03354585: Completed NA study of Chronic Low Back Pain, sponsored by University of California, San Diego.
NCT03354585 is a NA study of Chronic Low Back Pain that has completed, run by University of California, San Diego. The registered enrollment target is 120 participants, below the 590-participant average among 71 other Chronic Low Back Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (80% lower). The trial reports 2 study locations across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03354585, a NA study of Chronic Low Back Pain, has completed, sponsored by University of California, San Diego.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 120 participants
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to see if mindfulness, a form of mental training, or listening to a book alters brain activation in response to raising your leg that may produce the feeling of pain. A technique called functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) allows scientists to determine which parts of the brain are active during a particular task. This study will provide new information about how mindfulness affects the brain.
Primary Outcome
Changes in cerebral blood flow will be assessed during pseudo continuous arterial spin labeling fMRI during their respective manipulations.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL mindfulness training
- BEHAVIORAL non-mindfulness training
- BEHAVIORAL book-listening
Study Locations (2)
California
- UC San Diego - La Jolla
- UC San Diego Center for Functional MRI - La Jolla
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 120 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-01-02 |
| Est. Completion | 2024-02-05 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03354585 record still lists
NCT03354585 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 120 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 590-participant average among 71 other Chronic Low Back Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (80% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Chronic Low Back Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which mindfulness training is the first listed.
NCT03354585 reports a single indexed study location in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03354585 about?
NCT03354585 is a clinical study titled "Mindfulness and Chronic Low Back Pain". The purpose of this study is to see if mindfulness, a form of mental training, or listening to a book alters brain activation in response to raising your leg that may produce the feeling of pain. A technique called functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) allows scientists to determine which par...
What is the current status of trial NCT03354585?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 120 participants. The study started on 2020-01-02. Estimated completion is 2024-02-05.
What conditions does trial NCT03354585 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Chronic Low Back Pain.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03354585?
The interventions under investigation include: mindfulness training (BEHAVIORAL), non-mindfulness training (BEHAVIORAL), book-listening (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03354585?
This trial is sponsored by University of California, San Diego, which has 775 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03354585 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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