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NCT03765879 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Brain Mechanisms of Video-Guided Acupuncture Imagery Treatment on Chronic Low Back Pain
A NA study of Chronic Pain, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
- Active
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 80
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03765879: Active NA study of Chronic Pain, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
NCT03765879 is a NA study of Chronic Pain that is active but no longer recruiting, run by Massachusetts General Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 80 participants, below the 772-participant average among 301 other Chronic Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (90% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03765879, a NA study of Chronic Pain, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
- ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 80 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
In this study, the investigators will examine the analgesic effects of acupuncture imagery treatment in patients with chronic low back pain. The intervention used in this study is "video-guided acupuncture imagery treatment" (VGAIT) treatment. The control used in this study is sham (fake) VGAIT. Participants in each group will participate in 8 study sessions (including 6 treatment sessions) over the course of 6 weeks. The primary outcome measure for this study is change in low back pain severity score after each treatment session.
Primary Outcome
LBP Severity will be measured by a single-item questionnaire that asks participants to rate how bothersome their back pain has been during the past week on a visual analog scale.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Verum VGAIT (Video-Guided Acupuncture Imagery Treatment)
- OTHER Sham VGAIT (Video-Guided Acupuncture Imagery Treatment)
Study Locations (1)
Massachusetts
- Massachusetts General Hospital - Charlestown
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 80 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-02-14 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-07-31 |
| Phase | NA |
What the registry record for NCT03765879 still lists
NCT03765879 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 80 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 772-participant average among 301 other Chronic Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (90% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Chronic Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Verum VGAIT (Video-Guided Acupuncture Imagery Treatment) is the first listed.
NCT03765879 reports a single indexed study location in Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03765879 about?
NCT03765879 is a clinical study titled "Brain Mechanisms of Video-Guided Acupuncture Imagery Treatment on Chronic Low Back Pain". In this study, the investigators will examine the analgesic effects of acupuncture imagery treatment in patients with chronic low back pain. The intervention used in this study is "video-guided acupuncture imagery treatment" (VGAIT) treatment. The control used in this study is sham (fake) VGAIT. Par...
What is the current status of trial NCT03765879?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 80 participants. The study started on 2019-02-14. Estimated completion is 2025-07-31.
What conditions does trial NCT03765879 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Chronic Pain.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03765879?
The interventions under investigation include: Verum VGAIT (Video-Guided Acupuncture Imagery Treatment) (OTHER), Sham VGAIT (Video-Guided Acupuncture Imagery Treatment) (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03765879?
This trial is sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03765879 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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