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NCT03933189 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Physical Therapy to Treat Chronic Pain in Survivors of Trauma
A NA study, sponsored by University of Vermont.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 98
- Enrollment target
NCT03933189 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Vermont. The registered enrollment target is 98 participants.
The verdict
NCT03933189, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of Vermont.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 98 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This study will assess the effects of physical therapy (PT) for individuals who are survivors of trauma (SOT) and have chronic pain. While much has been studied about the psychological effects and treatment of trauma, little is known about the PT management of chronic pain and loss of function SOT experience. With over 24 million people in the U.S. suffering from chronic pain there are potentially high numbers of individuals living with resultant disability associated with that pain. Physical therapists are well versed in treating pain and restoring function. However, choice of PT can vary based on therapist years of experience and type or lack of PT specialization. Physical therapy has traditionally focused on a bio-medical (BIOM) approach. Some believe that the BIOM approach is ineffective in reducing chronic pain and functional loss, and that PT requires a biopsychosocial (BPS) approach, targeting central nervous system changes that occur with chronic pain. Pain education (PE) and Graded Motor Imagery (GMI) are PT interventions thought to address these brain changes, and are used by physical therapists to treat patients with phantom limb pain and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Most of the studies examining the effects of GMI and PE have methodological issues. Exercise is another common PT treatment and is beneficial in promoting improved function and decreasing disability for many conditions. Although PTs in clinical practice can offer all of these modalities, there is little high quality evidence to support the choice among them. This study will compare two varieties of PT: BIOM-based versus BPS-based care. Individuals with chronic pain who are referred to PT by their primary care provider or self-referred will be screened for trauma history by the PI. SOT who are seen at a community psychology center who experience chronic pain and disability will be referred to PT. Upon referral, SOT who meet the inclusion criteria will be invited to participate. SOT who cons
Interventions
- OTHER Physical Therapy
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 98 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-06-18 |
| Est. Completion | 2021-07-30 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03933189
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03933189 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 98 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Vermont, which has 162 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Physical Therapy is the first listed.
NCT03933189 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03933189 about?
NCT03933189 is a clinical study titled "Physical Therapy to Treat Chronic Pain in Survivors of Trauma". This study will assess the effects of physical therapy (PT) for individuals who are survivors of trauma (SOT) and have chronic pain. While much has been studied about the psychological effects and treatment of trauma, little is known about the PT management of chronic pain and loss of function SOT e...
What is the current status of trial NCT03933189?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 98 participants. The study started on 2019-06-18. Estimated completion is 2021-07-30.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03933189?
The interventions under investigation include: Physical Therapy (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03933189?
This trial is sponsored by University of Vermont, which has 162 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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