NCT04279639

Brief Summary

This observational study documented outcomes resulting from qigong practice as a complementary self-care practice. All subjects continued with their usual medical care. Recruitment was passive, and participants consisted of those who encountered the practice as part of an earlier clinical trial, or entered the program prior to the observational period (posted information, word-of-mouth), or entered during the observational period (posted information).

Trial Health

100
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Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
35

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Jun 2016

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 13, 2016

Completed
1.4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 31, 2017

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 31, 2017

Completed
2.3 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 19, 2020

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 21, 2020

Completed
Last Updated

February 27, 2020

Status Verified

February 1, 2020

Enrollment Period

1.4 years

First QC Date

February 19, 2020

Last Update Submit

February 25, 2020

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Brief Pain Inventory

    Brief Pain Inventory, short form. Minimum is 0 (no pain), maximum is 10 (most pain)

    8 week intervals

Secondary Outcomes (5)

  • Profile of Mood States

    8 week intervals

  • health-related quality of life

    8 week intervals

  • Sleep

    8 week intervals

  • Fatigue

    8 week intervals

  • Practice log

    8 week intervals

Study Arms (2)

qigong practice

Patients in this arm participated in qigong as part of their treatment at the Pain Management Unit

Behavioral: qigong

control

Patients attend the pain management unit but do not undertake qigong practice.

Interventions

qigongBEHAVIORAL

Patients of the Pain Management Unit either experience usual treatment, or usual treatment plus qigong practice.

qigong practice

Eligibility Criteria

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

Patients attending the Pain Management Unit for management of chronic pain.

You may qualify if:

  • Those undertaking qigong practice as a complementary self-care practice at the Pain Management Unit

You may not qualify if:

  • None

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Related Publications (1)

  • Curry L, Pike M, Lynch M, Marcon D, Sawynok J. Observational Study of Qigong as a Complementary Self-Care Practice at a Tertiary-Care Pain Management Unit. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2021 Jun 17;2021:6621069. doi: 10.1155/2021/6621069. eCollection 2021.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Chronic Pain

Interventions

Qigong

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

PainNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Breathing ExercisesMind-Body TherapiesComplementary TherapiesTherapeuticsExercise Movement TechniquesPhysical Therapy Modalities

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 19, 2020

First Posted

February 21, 2020

Study Start

June 13, 2016

Primary Completion

October 31, 2017

Study Completion

October 31, 2017

Last Updated

February 27, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-02

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share