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NCT03990909 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Pilot Study of BCAA on Sleep

A NA study of Traumatic Brain Injury and Sleep Disorder, sponsored by Portland VA Medical Center.

Recruiting
Registry status
NA
Development phase
300
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT03990909 is a NA study of Traumatic Brain Injury and Sleep Disorder that is actively recruiting participants, run by Portland VA Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 300 participants, roughly in line with the 276-participant average among 171 other Traumatic Brain Injury trials with a reported enrollment target. The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT03990909, a NA study of Traumatic Brain Injury and Sleep Disorder, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Portland VA Medical Center.

RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
300 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Individuals will be recruited from the VA Portland Health Care System and the community affiliated with Oregon Health \& Science University. Traumatic brain injury status will be assessed as a contributing factor. Subjects will be randomized to one of 3 groups (BCAA or one of 2 placebo conditions) and instructed to consume study product twice daily for 21 days. Self-report questionnaires, wrist actigraphy, pressure pain testing, and cognitive function will be assessed pre and post the experimental period.

Interventions

  • DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Branched Chain Amino Acids
  • DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Rice Protein
  • DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Microcrystalline Cellulose

Study Locations (1)

Oregon

  • VA Portland Health Care System - Portland

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 300 participants
Start Date 2019-03-01
Est. Completion 2025-12-01
Phase NA

Sponsor

Portland VA Medical Center

15 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03990909

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03990909 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 300 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, roughly in line with the 276-participant average among 171 other Traumatic Brain Injury trials with a reported enrollment target. The listed sponsor is Portland VA Medical Center, which has 15 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 2 conditions, with Traumatic Brain Injury appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Branched Chain Amino Acids is the first listed.

NCT03990909 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Oregon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03990909 about?

NCT03990909 is a clinical study titled "Pilot Study of BCAA on Sleep". Individuals will be recruited from the VA Portland Health Care System and the community affiliated with Oregon Health \& Science University. Traumatic brain injury status will be assessed as a contributing factor. Subjects will be randomized to one of 3 groups (BCAA or one of 2 placebo conditions) a...

What is the current status of trial NCT03990909?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 300 participants. The study started on 2019-03-01. Estimated completion is 2025-12-01.

What conditions does trial NCT03990909 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Traumatic Brain Injury, Sleep Disorder.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03990909?

The interventions under investigation include: Branched Chain Amino Acids (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), Rice Protein (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), Microcrystalline Cellulose (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03990909?

This trial is sponsored by Portland VA Medical Center, which has 15 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT03990909 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Oregon. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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