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NCT04982315 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Acupuncture for Chronic Low Back Pain in Older Adults
A NA study, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 807
- Enrollment target
NCT04982315: Completed NA study, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente.
NCT04982315 is a NA study that has completed, run by Kaiser Permanente. The registered enrollment target is 807 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (43% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04982315, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 807 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The main goal of the BackInAction research study is to determine the effectiveness of a standard course of acupuncture (15 sessions of acupuncture over 3 months) and an enhanced course of acupuncture (an additional 6 sessions of acupuncture over months 4-6) in improving back-related disability in older adults (65+ years) with chronic low back pain compared to usual care alone. Key secondary aims are to determine the effectiveness of acupuncture in improving a composite score of pain intensity and pain interference.
Primary Outcome
Change in back-related disability is defined as score change in Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ), a 24-item questionnaire which asked whether 24 specific activities were limited due to back pain during the past week. The RMDQ is scored from 0 to 24, with higher scores indicating more disability. Greater change between baseline and 6-months would indicate greater improvement.
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Standard Acupuncture
- PROCEDURE Enhanced Acupuncture
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 807 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-08-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2024-02-07 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT04982315 record still lists
NCT04982315 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 807 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (43% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Standard Acupuncture is the first listed.
NCT04982315 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04982315 about?
NCT04982315 is a clinical study titled "Acupuncture for Chronic Low Back Pain in Older Adults". The main goal of the BackInAction research study is to determine the effectiveness of a standard course of acupuncture (15 sessions of acupuncture over 3 months) and an enhanced course of acupuncture (an additional 6 sessions of acupuncture over months 4-6) in improving back-related disability in ol...
What is the current status of trial NCT04982315?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 807 participants. The study started on 2021-08-12. Estimated completion is 2024-02-07.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04982315?
The interventions under investigation include: Standard Acupuncture (PROCEDURE), Enhanced Acupuncture (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04982315?
This trial is sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, which has 294 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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Where NCT04982315's enrollment target sits among peer trials
807 134th of 2000 higher than 1,867 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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