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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: Recruiting NA study of Traumatic Brain Injury and Sleep Disorder, sponsored by Portland VA Medical Center.
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. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
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.
Primary Outcome
Number enrolled per month, proportion who complete the protocol
Conditions Studied
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
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 300 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-03-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-12-01 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT03990909 shows while recruiting
NCT03990909 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 300 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, roughly in line with the 276-participant average among 171 other Traumatic Brain Injury trials with a reported enrollment target.
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 a single indexed study location in 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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