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Study NCT ID:
NCT00065416
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2005-06-24
First Post:
2003-07-22
Brief Title:
Evaluating Therapeutic Massage for Chronic Neck Pain
Sponsor:
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health NCCIH
Organization:
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health NCCIH
Study Overview
Official Title:
None
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2004-10
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 study will provide the basis for a full-scale trial to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of therapeutic massage for chronic neck pain CNP
Detailed Description:
Neck pain is one of the most common problems affecting the health of Americans and is a leading reason for using complementary or alternative medical CAM therapies Therapeutic massage is one of the most popular CAM treatments for neck pain but little is known about its effectiveness This study will lay the groundwork for a full-scale trial that evaluates the effectiveness of therapeutic massage for chronic neck pain
The study will involve two phases During Phase I researchers will develop and pre-test key components for a randomized clinical trial In Phase II the safety and efficacy of massage for CNP will be evaluated The changes in symptoms function and quality of life in massage and self care groups will be evaluated midway through treatment at the end of treatment and at 6 months post randomization
The study will involve two phases During Phase I researchers will develop and pre-test key components for a randomized clinical trial In Phase II the safety and efficacy of massage for CNP will be evaluated The changes in symptoms function and quality of life in massage and self care groups will be evaluated midway through treatment at the end of treatment and at 6 months post randomization
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