Alternative MedicineCACMASNCT01502475
A Survey of Complementary and Conventional Medicine Use Patterns in the Veteran Population
An observational study of Alternative Medicine and Attitudes, run by VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System at 2 sites in United States.
Trial summary
In this protocol, the investigators proposed to assess the Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) usage patterns in a Veteran population using a CAM survey developed by Dr. Hernandez and colleagues. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 89 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Alternative Medicine, Attitudes, Beliefs
- How many people
- 97 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesUnited States
- Study dates
- Nov 2011to Nov 2014
- 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 18 to 89 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: A range of Veterans eligible to, or seeking care, from a Veterans Affairs healthcare setting.
Who may be able to join
- Between ages of 18 and 89
- Currently eligible or receiving health care at a VA Medical Center
Who cannot join
- Inability to provide informed consent
- Inability to answer comprehension questions
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country.
United States2 sites
Denver Veterans Affairs Medical Center/VAECHCS
Denver, Colorado, 80220
Eastern Colorado Health Care System Denver VA
Denver, Colorado, 80220
About this study
In this protocol, the investigators proposed to assess the Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) usage patterns in a Veteran population using a CAM survey developed by Dr. Hernandez and colleagues. This survey, the Complementary, Alternative and Conventional Medicines Attitudes Scale (CACMAS), is a brief, self-report questionnaire that assesses medical use patterns, as well as attitudes about medical treatment and the relationship among these. The CACMAS will assess the potential role of individual beliefs and attitudes towards complementary and conventional medicine usage patterns, and possibly indicate how this scale might be used to predict optimal treatment offerings for a particular population given attitudes about medical treatments.
Read the detailed description
The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in the United States has seen a steady and steep rise over the past two decades. A national survey of over 31,000 adults found that 36% of respondents had used CAM therapies in the last month, and this estimate increased to 62% when prayer for health reasons was included. Second, this same survey showed that CAM is often used to treat symptoms and illnesses associated with stress such as depression, anxiety, back and neck pain, and gastrointestinal disorders. Finally, many individuals experiencing high levels of stress lack access to conventional medicine due to lack of medical insurance, possibly increasing the attractiveness of CAM for these individuals. This ongoing systematic characterization of CAM usage patterns in civilian populations has not been mirrored in active military and military Veteran populations across the United States. Data from the less than handful of studies that have been conducted thus far, suggest that CAM usage patterns in military and military Veteran populations are influenced by demographics and certain medical conditions, as well as dissatisfaction with certain aspects of conventional care. While there appears to be some similarity between civilian and non-civilians populations, there remains much to be known in the latter population.
- Conditions
- Alternative Medicine, Attitudes, Beliefs, Veterans
- Keywords
- Complementary Alternative Medicine, Veteran, Attitudes, Beliefs
- Medical subject headings
- Behavior
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Veteran Attitudes toward CAM | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Conventional Medicine Attitudes Scale (CACMAS)
Measured: One time
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted30 Dec 2011 (estimated)
- Study startNov 2011
- Primary completionNov 2014
- Study completionNov 2014
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Alternative MedicineStudies 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
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 97 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
- Sponsor type
- US federal agency
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Lisa Brenner, PhD, Principal investigator, VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01502475
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 11-1086
- Acronym
- CACMAS
- Status last verified
- Jul 2012
- First submitted
- 28 Dec 2011
- Last updated
- 2 Dec 2014
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Dec 2014. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Survey of Complementary and Conventional Medicine Use Patterns in the Veteran Population
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01502475
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- CACMAS / 11-1086
- Conditions
- Alternative Medicine, Attitudes, Beliefs, Veterans
- Keywords
- Complementary Alternative Medicine, Veteran, Attitudes, Beliefs
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 97 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- VA Eastern Colorado Health Care SystemUS federal agency
- Study start
- Nov 2011
- Primary completion
- Nov 2014 (actual)
- Study completion
- Nov 2014 (actual)
- First posted
- 30 Dec 2011 (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.
In this protocol, the investigators proposed to assess the Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) usage patterns in a Veteran population using a CAM survey developed by Dr. Hernandez and colleagues. This survey, the Complementary, Alternative and Conventional Medicines Attitudes Scale (CACMAS), is a brief, self-report questionnaire that assesses medical use patterns, as well as attitudes about medical treatment and the relationship among these. The CACMAS will assess the potential role of individual beliefs and attitudes towards complementary and conventional medicine usage patterns, and possibly indicate how this scale might be used to predict optimal treatment offerings for a particular population given attitudes about medical treatments.
Detailed description
The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in the United States has seen a steady and steep rise over the past two decades. A national survey of over 31,000 adults found that 36% of respondents had used CAM therapies in the last month, and this estimate increased to 62% when prayer for health reasons was included. Second, this same survey showed that CAM is often used to treat symptoms and illnesses associated with stress such as depression, anxiety, back and neck pain, and gastrointestinal disorders. Finally, many individuals experiencing high levels of stress lack access to conventional medicine due to lack of medical insurance, possibly increasing the attractiveness of CAM for these individuals. This ongoing systematic characterization of CAM usage patterns in civilian populations has not been mirrored in active military and military Veteran populations across the United States. Data from the less than handful of studies that have been conducted thus far, suggest that CAM usage patterns in military and military Veteran populations are influenced by demographics and certain medical conditions, as well as dissatisfaction with certain aspects of conventional care. While there appears to be some similarity between civilian and non-civilians populations, there remains much to be known in the latter population.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Veteran Attitudes toward CAM | – | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 89 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- A range of Veterans eligible to, or seeking care, from a Veterans Affairs healthcare setting.
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Between ages of 18 and 89
- Currently eligible or receiving health care at a VA Medical Center
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Inability to provide informed consent
- Inability to answer comprehension questions
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
Conventional Medicine Attitudes Scale (CACMAS)
Time frame: One time
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 2 Dec 2014.
- Related InfoLink provided by the sponsor.
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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.
Lisa Brenner, PhD principal investigator
VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
2 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Alternative Medicine and Attitudes, run by VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System at 2 sites 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 2 inclusion and 2 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Dec 2014. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites 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 is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
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.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Conventional Medicine Attitudes Scale (CACMAS) (time frame: One time). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 2 Dec 2014.