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NCT04770480 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Non-pharmacological Treatment for Pain After Spine Surgery
A NA study of Chronic Pain and Low Back Pain, sponsored by Dan Rhon.
- Active
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 267
- Enrollment target
- 3
- Study locations
NCT04770480: Active NA study of Chronic Pain and Low Back Pain, sponsored by Dan Rhon.
NCT04770480 is a NA study of Chronic Pain and Low Back Pain that is active but no longer recruiting, run by Dan Rhon. The registered enrollment target is 267 participants, below the 772-participant average among 301 other Chronic Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (65% lower). The trial reports 3 study locations across 3 states. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04770480, a NA study of Chronic Pain and Low Back Pain, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by Dan Rhon.
- ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 267 participants
- Enrollment target
- 3
- Study locations
Study Summary
This study will compare the effectiveness of two pain management pathways (standard vs. enriched) for patients undergoing lumbar spine surgery in the Military Health System (MHS). Effectiveness will be based on post-surgery patient-centered outcomes and extent of opioid use. The study design is a 2-arm, parallel group, individual-randomized trial.
Primary Outcome
The PEG-3 measure includes 3 items evaluating 1) pain severity, and interference of pain with 2) enjoyment and 3) general activity. Response options for each item range from 0-10 with higher scores indicating higher pain intensity. The PEG-3 score is expressed as the mean of all item scores.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Standard Care (SC)
- BEHAVIORAL Enriched Pain Management Pathway (EPM)
Study Locations (3)
Hawaii
- Tripler Army Medical Center - Honolulu
Texas
- Brooke Army Medical Center - San Antonio
Washington
- Madigan Army Medical Center - Tacoma
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 267 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-12-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-03-30 |
| Phase | NA |
What the registry record for NCT04770480 still lists
NCT04770480 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 267 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 772-participant average among 301 other Chronic Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (65% lower).
The record links to 5 conditions, with Chronic Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Standard Care (SC) is the first listed.
NCT04770480 reports a single indexed study location in Hawaii, Texas, Washington.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04770480 about?
NCT04770480 is a clinical study titled "Non-pharmacological Treatment for Pain After Spine Surgery". This study will compare the effectiveness of two pain management pathways (standard vs. enriched) for patients undergoing lumbar spine surgery in the Military Health System (MHS). Effectiveness will be based on post-surgery patient-centered outcomes and extent of opioid use. The study design is a 2-...
What is the current status of trial NCT04770480?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 267 participants. The study started on 2021-12-10. Estimated completion is 2026-03-30.
What conditions does trial NCT04770480 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Chronic Pain, Low Back Pain, Surgery, Back Pain, Low, Back Pain Lower Back Chronic.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04770480?
The interventions under investigation include: Standard Care (SC) (BEHAVIORAL), Enriched Pain Management Pathway (EPM) (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04770480?
This trial is sponsored by Dan Rhon, which has 2 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04770480 being conducted?
This trial has 3 study locations across Hawaii, Texas, Washington. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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