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NCT05220202 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

MOTIVATE to Improve Outcomes for Older Veterans With Musculoskeletal Pain and Depression

A NA study of Depression and Aging, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.

Recruiting
Registry status
NA
Development phase
264
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

NCT05220202: Recruiting NA study of Depression and Aging, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.

NCT05220202 is a NA study of Depression and Aging that is actively recruiting participants, run by VA Office of Research and Development. The registered enrollment target is 264 participants, below the 786-participant average among 679 other Depression trials with a reported enrollment target (66% lower). The trial reports 2 study locations across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT05220202, a NA study of Depression and Aging, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.

RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
264 participants
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

Study Summary

The proposed study seeks to evaluate effectiveness, implementation processes, and cost of MOTIVATE among older Veterans with chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) pain and comorbid depressive symptoms.

Primary Outcome

Pain interference will be assessed using the interference subscale of the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) score at 3 months post-baseline or completion of MOTIVATE. Patient-reported pain-related interference (0-10 scale, with higher values indicating more pain) has been shown to be sensitive to change and to have good reliability. A mean between-group difference of 1-point in the primary outcome (change of BPI interference score from baseline to 3 months) is considered a clinically meaningful differe

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Behavioral Intervention Group (MOTIVATE)

Study Locations (2)

Texas

  • VA North Texas Health Care System Dallas VA Medical Center, Dallas, TX - Dallas
  • Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX - Houston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 264 participants
Start Date 2023-09-20
Est. Completion 2026-12-01
Phase NA
VA Office of Research and Development

1,668 total trials

What NCT05220202 shows while recruiting

NCT05220202 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 264 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 786-participant average among 679 other Depression trials with a reported enrollment target (66% lower).

The record links to 4 conditions, with Depression appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Behavioral Intervention Group (MOTIVATE) is the first listed.

NCT05220202 reports a single indexed study location in Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT05220202 about?

NCT05220202 is a clinical study titled "MOTIVATE to Improve Outcomes for Older Veterans With Musculoskeletal Pain and Depression". The proposed study seeks to evaluate effectiveness, implementation processes, and cost of MOTIVATE among older Veterans with chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) pain and comorbid depressive symptoms.

What is the current status of trial NCT05220202?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 264 participants. The study started on 2023-09-20. Estimated completion is 2026-12-01.

What conditions does trial NCT05220202 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Depression, Aging, Musculoskeletal Pain, Chronic Back Pain.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05220202?

The interventions under investigation include: Behavioral Intervention Group (MOTIVATE) (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05220202?

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 NCT05220202 being conducted?

This trial has 2 study locations across Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT05220202's enrollment target sits among peer trials

264 168th of 679 higher than 512 of 679 other Depression trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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