OsteoporosisNCT01627028
Thai Traditional Massage Increases Biochemical Marker of Bone Formation in Postmenopausal Women
An observational study of Osteoporosis, run by Mahidol University at 1 site in Thailand.
Trial summary
To investigate the skeletal effect of Thai traditional massage by examining the changes in biochemical markers of bone turnover. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Osteoporosis
- What is being tested?
- Thai traditional massage
- Type of treatment
- Surgery or procedure
- How many people
- 48 participants
- Where
- 1 siteThailand
- Study dates
- Mar 2011to Mar 2012
- 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 Any age
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: community sampling
Who may be able to join
- Postmenopausal women
Who cannot join
- History of hyperthyroidism, thyrotoxicosis, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and cancer
- glucocorticoid or medication for osteoporosis
- Swelling joints
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Thai Traditional Massage Increases Biochemical Marker of Bone Formation in Postmenopausal Women: a Randomized Crossover Trial
To investigate the skeletal effect of Thai traditional massage by examining the changes in biochemical markers of bone turnover.
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis
- Being tested
- Thai traditional massage
- Keywords
- Thai traditional massage, Bone formation, Bone resorption
- Medical subject headings
- Osteoporosis, Bone Resorption
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Thai traditional massageProcedure or surgery
two hours of Thai traditional massage twice a week for 4 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted25 Jun 2012 (estimated)
- Study startMar 2011
- Primary completionMar 2011
- Study completionMar 2012
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 OsteoporosisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Mahidol UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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 crossover
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 48 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Mahidol University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01627028
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ID 10-53-28
- Status last verified
- Jun 2012
- First submitted
- 21 Jun 2012
- Last updated
- 25 Jun 2012
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Publications
Saetung S, Chailurkit LO, Ongphiphadhanakul B. Thai traditional massage increases biochemical markers of bone formation in postmenopausal women: a randomized crossover trial. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2013 Mar 25;13:69. doi: 10.1186/1472-6882-13-69.
PubMed 23530566
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 25 Jun 2012. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Thai Traditional Massage Increases Biochemical Marker of Bone Formation in Postmenopausal Women: a Randomized Crossover Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01627028
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ID 10-53-28
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis
- Keywords
- Thai traditional massage, Bone formation, Bone resorption
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 48 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Mahidol UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Mar 2011
- Primary completion
- Mar 2011 (actual)
- Study completion
- Mar 2012 (actual)
- First posted
- 25 Jun 2012 (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.
To investigate the skeletal effect of Thai traditional massage by examining the changes in biochemical markers of bone turnover.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case crossover
- Time perspective
- Prospective
Who may qualify
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- community sampling
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Postmenopausal women
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- History of hyperthyroidism, thyrotoxicosis, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and cancer
- glucocorticoid or medication for osteoporosis
- Swelling joints
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Thai traditional massagetwo hours of Thai traditional massage twice a week for 4 weeks | Procedure or surgery | – |
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
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 25 Jun 2012.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 23530566Saetung S, Chailurkit LO, Ongphiphadhanakul B. Thai traditional massage increases biochemical markers of bone formation in postmenopausal women: a randomized crossover trial. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2013 Mar 25;13:69. doi: 10.1186/1472-6882-13-69.
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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 Osteoporosis, run by Mahidol University at 1 site in Thailand.
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 3 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 25 Jun 2012. 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 Thailand. 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.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01627028, 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 25 Jun 2012.