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Study NCT ID:
NCT00070915
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2017-10-13
First Post:
2003-10-09
Brief Title:
Massage Meditation and Tai Chi for Chronic Lower Back Pain
Sponsor:
Kaiser Permanente
Organization:
Kaiser Permanente
Study Overview
Official Title:
Relaxation-Related CAM Therapies for Chronic Back Pain
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2017-10
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
This clinical trial is a preliminary study designed to prepare for a full-scale randomized clinical trial of the effectiveness of tai chi mediation and therapeutic massage for chronic lower back pain in adults
Detailed Description:
Despite the common use of complementary and alternative therapies for back pain little is known about how such therapies compare with each other or with conventional medical therapies in terms of effectiveness and cost This study will lay the groundwork for a full-scale trial that will evaluate the relative effectiveness and costs of three promising relaxation-related techniques massage tai chi and meditation that are appropriate for both younger and older adults with chronic lower back pain The pilot study will identify and resolve unanticipated problems and estimate the sample sizes required for an adequately-powered full-scale trial
Participants with chronic lower back pain will be randomly assigned to one of the following groups tai chi massage meditation or continued usual care control group The participants assigned to each intervention will be divided equally between persons under and over age 65
Participants with chronic lower back pain will be randomly assigned to one of the following groups tai chi massage meditation or continued usual care control group The participants assigned to each intervention will be divided equally between persons under and over age 65
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None
Secondary IDs
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| R01AT000606-01 | NIH | None | httpsreporternihgovquickSearchR01AT000606-01 |