NCT00846794

Brief Summary

This research is designed to study the reliability of the results of an AcuGraph in college students and faculty members with reported digestive symptoms

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
30

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2009

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 1, 2009

Completed
11 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 12, 2009

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 19, 2009

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 1, 2010

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 1, 2010

Completed
Last Updated

September 15, 2016

Status Verified

September 1, 2016

Enrollment Period

1.1 years

First QC Date

February 12, 2009

Last Update Submit

September 14, 2016

Conditions

Digestive DisordersIrritable Bowel SyndromeConstipationDiarrhea

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • AcuGraph: computerized device to analyze & document the energetic status of the acupuncture meridians

    At examination

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • IBS Questionnaire

    At examination

Study Arms (2)

1 Asymptomatic

students with conditions being studied

2 Symptomatic

students without conditions being studied

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Logan students currently enrolled

You may qualify if:

  • Subjects will be required to answer a questionnaire evaluating for a percentage of digestive disorders "disability" based on the subject's answers. If a participant's answers do not qualify as a disability, they will be assigned to the asymptomatic group and will still be examined with an AcuGraph to provide normative data.

You may not qualify if:

  • heart condition
  • kidney disorder
  • thyroid disorders
  • diabetes
  • chronic disease or illness
  • neurological diseases
  • skin or bleeding disorders
  • pregnant
  • currently taking drugs or nutritional supplements
  • pacemaker and/or

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Logan University, College of Chiropractic

Chesterfield, Missouri, 63017, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Digestive System DiseasesIrritable Bowel SyndromeConstipationDiarrhea

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Colonic Diseases, FunctionalColonic DiseasesIntestinal DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesSigns and Symptoms, DigestiveSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE CONTROL
Time Perspective
CROSS SECTIONAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Research Associate

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 12, 2009

First Posted

February 19, 2009

Study Start

February 1, 2009

Primary Completion

March 1, 2010

Study Completion

March 1, 2010

Last Updated

September 15, 2016

Record last verified: 2016-09

Locations

US(1)