NCT00759512

Brief Summary

This study is to evaluate the efficacy of the Kreiger/Kunz method of Therapeutic Touch on function, pain perception and quality of life in persons with Osteoarthritis in the knee.

Trial Health

80
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
60

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

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

August 1, 2003

Completed
2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 1, 2005

Completed
3.2 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 24, 2008

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 25, 2008

Completed
Last Updated

February 4, 2009

Status Verified

February 1, 2009

Enrollment Period

2 years

First QC Date

September 24, 2008

Last Update Submit

February 2, 2009

Conditions

Osteoarthritis in the Knee

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • SF36

    8, 12, 16 weeks

  • WOMAC

    8, 12 and 16 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Arm 1

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

This arm received the Kreiger/Kunz method of Therapeutic Touch in addition to Standard of Care

Other: Therapeutic Touch

Arm 2

NO INTERVENTION

Standard of Care

Interventions

Therapeutic TouchOTHER
Arm 1

Eligibility Criteria

Age50 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Persons diagnosed with or exhibiting signs of osteoarthritis of at least one knee.

You may not qualify if:

  • Persons with connective tissue disorder
  • Persons with bilateral total joint replacement of the knee
  • Persons with dementia
  • Persons with a systemic illness producing joint symptoms

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Toledo, Health Science Campus

Toledo, Ohio, 43606, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Therapeutic Touch

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mind-Body TherapiesComplementary TherapiesTherapeuticsSpiritual Therapies

Study Officials

  • Ann Smith, PhD

    UT, Health Science Campus

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
CARE PROVIDER
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 24, 2008

First Posted

September 25, 2008

Study Start

August 1, 2003

Primary Completion

August 1, 2005

Last Updated

February 4, 2009

Record last verified: 2009-02

Locations

US(1)