NCT00070915

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.

Trial Health

100
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
120

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable low-back-pain

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2000

Longer than P75 for not_applicable low-back-pain

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 1, 2000

Completed
2.7 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2003

Completed
4 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 9, 2003

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 13, 2003

Completed
Last Updated

October 13, 2017

Status Verified

October 1, 2017

First QC Date

October 9, 2003

Last Update Submit

October 11, 2017

Conditions

Interventions

Eligibility Criteria

Age20 Years - 64 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Chronic lower back pain

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Low Back Pain

Interventions

Tai JiMassage

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Back PainPainNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mind-Body TherapiesComplementary TherapiesTherapeuticsExercise Movement TechniquesPhysical Therapy ModalitiesTherapy, Soft TissueMusculoskeletal ManipulationsRehabilitation

Study Officials

  • Daniel C. Cherkin

    Center for Health Studies

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
FACTORIAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 9, 2003

First Posted

October 13, 2003

Study Start

September 1, 2000

Study Completion

June 1, 2003

Last Updated

October 13, 2017

Record last verified: 2017-10