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NCT04497220 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Poke and a Placebo
A NA study of Anesthesia, sponsored by University of Minnesota.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 30
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT04497220: Recruiting NA study of Anesthesia, sponsored by University of Minnesota.
NCT04497220 is a NA study of Anesthesia that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of Minnesota. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants, below the 109,410-participant average among 57 other Anesthesia 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
NCT04497220, a NA study of Anesthesia, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of Minnesota.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 30 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
To discover if a positive description of the procedure for an epidural can reduce the overall pain score associated with the procedure.
Primary Outcome
Maximum pain score will be measured using a single 11-point Numeric Rating Scale 0-10, where 0 is no pain and 10 is maximum imaginable pain.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Negative Connotation Langauge
- BEHAVIORAL Positive Connotation Language
Study Locations (1)
Minnesota
- University of Minnesota - Minneapolis
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 30 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-07-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-12-31 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT04497220 shows while recruiting
NCT04497220 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 30 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 109,410-participant average among 57 other Anesthesia trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Anesthesia appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Negative Connotation Langauge is the first listed.
NCT04497220 reports a single indexed study location in Minnesota.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04497220 about?
NCT04497220 is a clinical study titled "Poke and a Placebo". To discover if a positive description of the procedure for an epidural can reduce the overall pain score associated with the procedure.
What is the current status of trial NCT04497220?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 30 participants. The study started on 2021-07-12. Estimated completion is 2026-12-31.
What conditions does trial NCT04497220 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Anesthesia.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04497220?
The interventions under investigation include: Negative Connotation Langauge (BEHAVIORAL), Positive Connotation Language (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04497220?
This trial is sponsored by University of Minnesota, which has 966 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04497220 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Minnesota. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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