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NCT04651296 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Compassion Meditation vs. Health Education for Veterans

A Phase 2 study of Depression and Chronic Pain, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.

Active
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
142
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT04651296 is a Phase 2 study of Depression and Chronic Pain that is active but no longer recruiting, run by VA Office of Research and Development. The registered enrollment target is 142 participants, below the 786-participant average among 679 other Depression trials with a reported enrollment target (82% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT04651296, a Phase 2 study of Depression and Chronic Pain, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
142 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Chronic pain (CP) is a major health problem for military Veterans, and CP is often associated with comorbid mental health problems, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. CP with psychological comorbidity is associated with increased healthcare costs, medication use, risk of suicide and rates of disability and reduced quality of life. Current empirically supported treatments do not always lead to substantial improvements (up to 50% of patients drop out or are do not respond to treatment). This project was designed to evaluate the efficacy of a novel intervention for addressing these challenges. Compassion meditation (CM), a meditative practice that focuses on the wish to remove suffering, is a contemplative practice that has promise for the amelioration of physical and mental health problems as well as promoting positive affect and improving quality of life. This study will evaluate the efficacy of Cognitively-Based Compassion Training for Chronic Pain with Psychological Comorbidity (CBCT-CP+) compared to Health Education while Living with Pain (H.E.L.P.) control condition, in a sample of among Veterans with CP conditions and psychological comorbidity.

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL compassion meditation
  • BEHAVIORAL health education

Study Locations (1)

California

  • VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA - San Diego

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 142 participants
Start Date 2022-01-04
Est. Completion 2026-02-28
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

VA Office of Research and Development

1,668 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04651296

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04651296 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 142 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 786-participant average among 679 other Depression trials with a reported enrollment target (82% lower). The listed sponsor is VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,668 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 3 conditions, with Depression appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which compassion meditation is the first listed.

NCT04651296 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include California.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04651296 about?

NCT04651296 is a clinical study titled "Compassion Meditation vs. Health Education for Veterans". Chronic pain (CP) is a major health problem for military Veterans, and CP is often associated with comorbid mental health problems, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. CP with psychological comorbidity is associated with increased healthcare costs, medication use, risk of ...

What is the current status of trial NCT04651296?

This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 142 participants. The study started on 2022-01-04. Estimated completion is 2026-02-28.

What conditions does trial NCT04651296 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Depression, Chronic Pain, Stress Disorders, Posttraumatic.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04651296?

The interventions under investigation include: compassion meditation (BEHAVIORAL), health education (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04651296?

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 NCT04651296 being conducted?

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

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