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NCT05423145 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Self-Administered Acupressure for Veterans With Chronic Back Pain
A NA study of Low Back Pain, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
- Active
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 297
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT05423145 is a NA study of Low Back Pain that is active but no longer recruiting, run by VA Office of Research and Development. The registered enrollment target is 297 participants, below the 501-participant average among 122 other Low Back Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (41% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT05423145, a NA study of Low Back Pain, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
- ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 297 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Many Veterans experience chronic pain, with back pain the most commonly reported condition. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is moving from reliance on medications to an approach in which non-medication interventions, including complementary and integrative health treatments, are now a first line of care. Acupressure, a Traditional Chinese Medicine technique derived from acupuncture, is emerging as a potentially effective approach for treating several chronic pain conditions and could prove beneficial in helping Veterans manage their chronic low back pain. This study will determine the effectiveness of self-administered acupressure to treat chronic low back pain. 300 Veterans will be invited to participate in the study. All participants will be asked to attend an introduction to acupressure class and complete a survey when they join the study and again at 6 weeks and 10 weeks. The survey measures assess important outcomes, such as how pain interferes with daily function, as well as other areas that can be affected by pain such as fatigue and sleep quality. After completing the first survey, half of the participants will receive a tablet computer with an app that shows them how to self-administer acupressure for low back pain and will be asked to do daily acupressure sessions for the next 6 weeks. The other half of the participants will receive the tablet computer with the app approximately 10 weeks after completing the final survey based assessment. The investigators anticipate that outcomes will be improved after 6 weeks of acupressure practice, and these improvements will persist for the following 4 weeks.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL self-administered acupressure
Study Locations (1)
Michigan
- VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI - Ann Arbor
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 297 participants |
| Start Date | 2022-10-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-03-30 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT05423145
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT05423145 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 297 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 501-participant average among 122 other Low Back Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (41% 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 1 condition, with Low Back Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which self-administered acupressure is the first listed.
NCT05423145 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Michigan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05423145 about?
NCT05423145 is a clinical study titled "Self-Administered Acupressure for Veterans With Chronic Back Pain". Many Veterans experience chronic pain, with back pain the most commonly reported condition. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is moving from reliance on medications to an approach in which non-medication interventions, including complementary and integrative health treatments, are now a first...
What is the current status of trial NCT05423145?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 297 participants. The study started on 2022-10-03. Estimated completion is 2026-03-30.
What conditions does trial NCT05423145 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Low Back Pain.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05423145?
The interventions under investigation include: self-administered acupressure (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05423145?
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 NCT05423145 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Michigan. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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