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NCT03921840 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
A Personalized Behavioral Intervention for Older Adults With Musculoskeletal Pain and Sleep Complaints
A NA study, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 27
- Enrollment target
NCT03921840: Completed NA study, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
NCT03921840 is a NA study that has completed, run by Johns Hopkins University. The registered enrollment target is 27 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03921840, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 27 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
It is well recognized that physical activity/exercise is an effective intervention to improve sleep, reduce pain and improve function in a variety of pain conditions. Traditional interventions to increase physical activity are challenging in older adults due to extensive staffing requirements and low adherence. The investigators plan to conduct a pilot trial in a cohort of older adults (without dementia) with both chronic musculoskeletal pain and nocturnal sleep complaints to test the effectiveness of a 12-week personalized behavioral intervention (compared to a control group) embedded within a smartwatch application in older adults. 27 cognitively intact elders were enrolled and randomly allocated to intervention or control group. Participants in the intervention arm received a 2-hour in person education session, and personalized, circadian-based activity guidelines, with real time physical activity self-monitoring, interactive prompts, biweekly phone consultation with the research team, and financial incentives for achieving weekly physical activity goal. The control group received general education on physical activity in older adults and continue routine daily activity for 12 weeks.
Primary Outcome
Total sleep time (minutes) will be measured using actigraph
Interventions
- OTHER Control
- BEHAVIORAL ELDERFITNESS
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 27 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-07-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2020-09-10 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03921840 record still lists
NCT03921840 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 27 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Control is the first listed.
NCT03921840 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03921840 about?
NCT03921840 is a clinical study titled "A Personalized Behavioral Intervention for Older Adults With Musculoskeletal Pain and Sleep Complaints". It is well recognized that physical activity/exercise is an effective intervention to improve sleep, reduce pain and improve function in a variety of pain conditions. Traditional interventions to increase physical activity are challenging in older adults due to extensive staffing requirements and lo...
What is the current status of trial NCT03921840?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 27 participants. The study started on 2019-07-01. Estimated completion is 2020-09-10.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03921840?
The interventions under investigation include: Control (OTHER), ELDERFITNESS (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03921840?
This trial is sponsored by Johns Hopkins University, which has 1,448 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT03921840's enrollment target sits among peer trials
27 1708th of 2000 higher than 291 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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