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NCT03866564 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Football Players Health Study In Person Assessments Study
A clinical trial of Chronic Pain and Sleep Apnea, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 111
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03866564: Completed study of Chronic Pain and Sleep Apnea, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
NCT03866564 is a study of Chronic Pain and Sleep Apnea that has completed, run by Massachusetts General Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 111 participants, below the 772-participant average among 301 other Chronic Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (86% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03866564, a study of Chronic Pain and Sleep Apnea, has completed, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 111 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The aim of the Football Players Health Study (FPHS) is to advance the understanding of the complex and inter-related pathways that can develop into player related illness and disability. Former National Football League players will be given the opportunity to undergo 2\&1/2 days of rigorous assessment in the areas of Cardiac Dysfunction, Neurocognitive Disease, Chronic Pain, and Sleep Apnea to attempt to define the pathology among former professional athletes.
Primary Outcome
Measurement of Left Ventricular Systolic Function (Ejection Fraction) by Transthoracic Echocardiography
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DIAGNOSTIC_TEST Echocardiography
- DIAGNOSTIC_TEST Neuropsychological Testing
- DIAGNOSTIC_TEST Quantitative Sensory Testing
- DIAGNOSTIC_TEST Nocturnal Polysomnography
Study Locations (1)
Massachusetts
- Massachusetts General Hospital - Boston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 111 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-04-22 |
| Est. Completion | 2022-11-30 |
What the finished NCT03866564 record still lists
NCT03866564 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registered 111 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 772-participant average among 301 other Chronic Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (86% lower).
The record links to 4 conditions, with Chronic Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions - of which Echocardiography is the first listed.
NCT03866564 reports a single indexed study location in Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03866564 about?
NCT03866564 is a clinical study titled "Football Players Health Study In Person Assessments Study". The aim of the Football Players Health Study (FPHS) is to advance the understanding of the complex and inter-related pathways that can develop into player related illness and disability. Former National Football League players will be given the opportunity to undergo 2\&1/2 days of rigorous assessme...
What is the current status of trial NCT03866564?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 111 participants. The study started on 2019-04-22. Estimated completion is 2022-11-30.
What conditions does trial NCT03866564 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Chronic Pain, Sleep Apnea, Cardiac Dysfunction, Neurocognitive Disease.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03866564?
The interventions under investigation include: Echocardiography (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST), Neuropsychological Testing (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST), Quantitative Sensory Testing (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST), Nocturnal Polysomnography (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03866564?
This trial is sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03866564 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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