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NCT04291131 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
BRAIN, Symptoms, and Physical Activity in COPD
A clinical trial of COPD and Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 9
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT04291131: Completed study of COPD and Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
NCT04291131 is a study of COPD and Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain that has completed, run by VA Office of Research and Development. The registered enrollment target is 9 participants, below the 2,418-participant average among 85 other COPD trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04291131, a study of COPD and Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain, has completed, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 9 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Persons with COPD have both chronic musculoskeletal pain and dyspnea that require accurate diagnosis and treatment, ultimately to optimize functional status. The investigators propose to use advanced neuroimaging techniques to understand central mechanisms of chronic pain, dyspnea, and physical activity promotion in COPD. The investigators' novel proposal to correlate subjective symptoms (chronic pain and dyspnea) with an objective central biomarker (resting state functional connectivity) and examine their changes in response to a non-pharmacological, non-addictive physical activity intervention will personalize the care of Veterans with COPD.
Primary Outcome
Cortical thickness will be measured by brain MRIs that will assess functional connectivity and structural variables. Cortical thickness will be reported in millimeters.
Conditions Studied
Study Locations (1)
Massachusetts
- VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA - Boston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 9 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-07-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2024-06-30 |
What the finished NCT04291131 record still lists
NCT04291131 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 9 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 2,418-participant average among 85 other COPD trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with COPD appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions.
NCT04291131 reports a single indexed study location in Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04291131 about?
NCT04291131 is a clinical study titled "BRAIN, Symptoms, and Physical Activity in COPD". Persons with COPD have both chronic musculoskeletal pain and dyspnea that require accurate diagnosis and treatment, ultimately to optimize functional status. The investigators propose to use advanced neuroimaging techniques to understand central mechanisms of chronic pain, dyspnea, and physical acti...
What is the current status of trial NCT04291131?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 9 participants. The study started on 2020-07-01. Estimated completion is 2024-06-30.
What conditions does trial NCT04291131 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: COPD, Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04291131?
This trial is sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,668 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04291131 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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