ArthritisNCT00084110
Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Among Older Mexican Americans
An observational study of Arthritis and Diabetes Mellitus, run by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to examine complementary and alternative medicine use among older Mexican Americans and to determine how this use influences physical, functional, and mental health. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 65 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Arthritis, Diabetes Mellitus, Fractures
- How many people
- 3,000 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Aug 1993to Sep 2000
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 65 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Mexican American
Who cannot join
- Unable to complete survey questionnaire
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Complementary Alternative Medicine
The purpose of this study is to examine complementary and alternative medicine use among older Mexican Americans and to determine how this use influences physical, functional, and mental health.
Read the detailed description
Alternative medicine has received increasing attention from both the scientific and public communities. While the majority of current alternative medicine use is the result of interest in replacing or augmenting formal medical treatments, several cultures have long-standing traditions of herbal medicine use, particularly among older, more traditional members. Research in this area has been limited primarily to small-scale studies that identify herbal remedies popular in specific cultures. This study observes older Mexican Americans because a substantial proportion of this population continue to utilize traditional herbal remedies in their everyday life.
- Conditions
- Arthritis, Diabetes Mellitus, Fractures, Hypertension, Depression, Urinary Incontinence
- Keywords
- Aged, Mexican Americans, Complementary Therapies
- Medical subject headings
- Arthritis, Diabetes Mellitus, Fractures, Bone, Hypertension, Depression, Urinary Incontinence
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted8 Jun 2004 (estimated)
- Study startAug 1993
- Study completionSep 2000
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for ArthritisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Defined population
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 3,000 participants
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
- Sponsor type
- US National Institutes of Health
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00084110
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- K08AT000722-03
- Status last verified
- Aug 2006
- First submitted
- 7 Jun 2004
- Last updated
- 18 Aug 2006
- Results posted
- No
Publications
Loera JA, Black SA, Markides KS, Espino DV, Goodwin JS. The use of herbal medicine by older Mexican Americans. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2001 Nov;56(11):M714-8. doi: 10.1093/gerona/56.11.m714.
PubMed 11682580
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 18 Aug 2006. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Complementary Alternative Medicine
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00084110
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- K08AT000722-03
- Conditions
- Arthritis, Diabetes Mellitus, Fractures, Hypertension, Depression, Urinary Incontinence
- Keywords
- Aged, Mexican Americans, Complementary Therapies
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Terminated
- Enrolment
- 3,000 participants
- Lead sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)US National Institutes of Health
- Study start
- Aug 1993
- Study completion
- Sep 2000
- First posted
- 8 Jun 2004 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to examine complementary and alternative medicine use among older Mexican Americans and to determine how this use influences physical, functional, and mental health.
Detailed description
Alternative medicine has received increasing attention from both the scientific and public communities. While the majority of current alternative medicine use is the result of interest in replacing or augmenting formal medical treatments, several cultures have long-standing traditions of herbal medicine use, particularly among older, more traditional members. Research in this area has been limited primarily to small-scale studies that identify herbal remedies popular in specific cultures. This study observes older Mexican Americans because a substantial proportion of this population continue to utilize traditional herbal remedies in their everyday life.
Study design
- Observational model
- Defined population
- Time perspective
- Prospective
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 65 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Mexican American
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Unable to complete survey questionnaire
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
The study was stopped early. Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 18 Aug 2006.
- Background: PubMed 11682580Loera JA, Black SA, Markides KS, Espino DV, Goodwin JS. The use of herbal medicine by older Mexican Americans. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2001 Nov;56(11):M714-8. doi: 10.1093/gerona/56.11.m714.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Arthritis and Diabetes Mellitus, run by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 Aug 2006. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study was stopped early. Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00084110, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 18 Aug 2006.