Clinical trials: Pain Physical Activity
Chronic Low Back Pain
Virtual Reality Therapy for Chronic Low Back Pain
This study will test the efficacy of an evidence-based virtual reality (VR) therapy program as a non-pharmacological supplement for the management of chronic lower back pain.
- Trial name
- NCT04409353
- Testing
- Distraction-Based VR, Skills-Based VR, Activity Tracker
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 413 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Chronic Low Back Pain, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Exercise Maintenance in Chronic Pain and PTSD
The primary purpose of the R21 is using an experimental medicine research approach to study whether a chronic, progressive-based exercise program will help Veterans suffering from chronic low back pain (cLBP) and PTSD achieve…
- Trial name
- NCT03644927
- Testing
- Progressive exercise training, Waitlist Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Atrophy, Vaginal Diseases
Efficacy and Safety of Ospemifene in the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Vaginal Dryness and Vaginal Pain Associated With Sexual Activity
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of ospemifene in postmenopausal women experiencing moderate to severe vaginal dryness and vaginal pain associated with sexual activity.
- Trial name
- NCT00729469
- Testing
- Ospemifene 60 mg
- Volunteers
- 919 people
- Sponsor
- Shionogi
Pain, Knee Osteoarthritis
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of CG5503 Prolonged Release (PR) in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Chronic Pain Due to Osteoarthritis of the Knee
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether tapentadol (CG5503) prolonged-release (PR) tablets at doses of 100-250 mg twice daily provide a better pain relief in patients with moderate to severe chronic pain due to…
- Trial name
- NCT00486811
- Testing
- Tapentadol ER (100 to 250 mg twice daily), Oxycodone CR (20 to 50 mg twice daily)
- Where
- 100 sites in Austria, Croatia and 11 more
- Volunteers
- 990 people
- Sponsor
- Grünenthal GmbH
Shoulder Pain
Effectiveness of Biofreeze® on Shoulder Pain and In-office Exercise Performance
Biofreeze® is a topical analgesic, frequently used in the office or given to a patient for home use as a way to mitigate pain during the course of treatment.
- Trial name
- BFShld01 (NCT01827306)
- Testing
- Biofreeze
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Sport and Spine Rehab Clinical Research Foundation
Low Back Pain
Education/Exercise and Chiropractic for Chronic Back Pain
As a needed first step prior to a planned full-scale RCT, in order to assess the feasibility of the RCT and refine its design and protocols, we will perform a pilot study with the following objectives:1.To assess whether enough…
- Trial name
- NCT00561652
- Testing
- Education & Exercise, Chiropractic treatment (plus Education & Exercise)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Myoelectric Activity Protocol, the G-Tech EEnG Protocol
A feasibility study for monitoring and recording gastrointestinal (GI) myoelectric activity in subjects with suspected or diagnosed irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and reports of GI pain and asymptomatic subjects without IBS and…
- Trial name
- NCT01697397
- Testing
- Recording of Myoelectric Signals
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- G-Tech Corporation
COPD, Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
BRAIN, Symptoms, and Physical Activity in COPD
Persons with COPD have both chronic musculoskeletal pain and dyspnea that require accurate diagnosis and treatment, ultimately to optimize functional status.
- Trial name
- BRAIN-SPA (NCT04291131)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Peripheral Arterial Disease, Intermittent Claudication
Pain Management and Patient Education for Physical Activity in Intermittent Claudication (PrEPAID)
Peripheral Arterial disease is a common condition which causes narrowing of the arteries. The most common symptom that patients with PAD experience is Intermittent Claudication (IC), pain in the lower limb(s) on exertion, which…
- Trial name
- PrEPAID (NCT03204825)
- Testing
- Active TENS, Patient-Centred Education
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- Glasgow Caledonian University
Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Impact of Exercise Training on Pain and Brain Function in Gulf War Veterans
This study is intended to test the influence of weight training on physical symptoms, physical activity and brain structure and function in Gulf War Veterans with chronic widespread muscle pain.
- Trial name
- NCT01350492
- Testing
- Resistance Exercise Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Lower Back Pain
Restorative Exercise for Strength Training and Operational Resilience (RESTORE) for Chronic or Recurrent Low Back Pain
The purpose of the study is to learn about the effect of integrative therapies on chronic or recurrent low back pain. The intervention called RESTORE (Restorative Exercises for Strength Training and Operational Resilience) is…
- Trial name
- RESTORE (NCT02132910)
- Testing
- RESTORE Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Defense and Veterans Center for Integrative Pain Management
Mechanical Low Back Pain, Chronic Low Back Pain
Spinal Control During Functional Activities to Improve Low Back Pain Outcomes
Exercise is one of the primary interventions used with people with chronic, mechanical low back pain. It is unknown, however, which exercise is best for which person, which exercises a person will adhere to and for how long, and…
- Trial name
- LBP (NCT02027623)
- Testing
- Motor skill training, Strength and flexibility exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 154 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Angina Pectoris, Coronary Heart Disease
A Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, and Effects of MK-0974 (Telcagepant) on Exercise Tolerance in Patients With Stable Angina (MK-0974-014)
This study will assess the safety of telcagepant in coronary artery disease (CAD) participants with stable angina during exercise treadmill testing and evaluate whether calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonism…
- Conditions
- Angina Pectoris, Coronary Heart Disease, Calcitonin Gene-related Peptide Receptor
- Trial name
- NCT01294709
- Testing
- telcagepant
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Alzheimer Disease, Dementia
Low-Dose Opiate Therapy for Discomfort in Dementia (L-DOT)
The purpose of this study was to determine whether a low dose an opiate pain medication is effective for the treatment of discomfort in patients with advanced dementia.
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Dementia, Vascular, Pain
- Trial name
- LDOT (NCT00385684)
- Testing
- hydrocodone/APAP
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Osteoarthritis
Weight Loss and Exercise for Communities With Arthritis in North Carolina
This study aims to develop and demonstrate the effectiveness of a systematic, practical, cost-effective diet-induced weight loss and exercise intervention in both urban and rural communities that can reduce pain and improve other…
- Trial name
- WE-CAN (NCT02577549)
- Testing
- Diet & Exercise, Attention Control
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 823 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University
Chronic Pain
Objective Assessment of Activity and Sleep Quality In Burst Spinal Cord Stimulation
The purpose of this study is to assess feasibility of using wearable sensors to capture objective assessments of patient's activity and sleep quality during the spinal cord stimulation (SCS) treatment continuum.
- Trial name
- OASIS (NCT02950831)
- Testing
- Accelerometry
- Where
- 3 sites in Belgium, Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott Medical Devices
Rotator Cuff Injury
Laser CO2 Versus TENS After Reconstruction of the Rotator Cuff
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the most effective method between Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation and Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation therapy carbon dioxide therapy for pain control in the…
- Trial name
- NCT01391000
- Testing
- LASER CO2, TENS
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Arthroplasty
A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness and Safety of Tapentadol(CG5503) in the Treatment of Acute Pain After Hip Replacement Surgery Compared With Oxycodone and Placebo Followed by a Voluntary Open-Label Extension For Safety
The purpose of this study is to test in patients who have had hip replacement surgery the effectiveness (level of pain control) and the safety of 3 different dose levels of CG5503 compared with placebo and with 10-mg oxycodone…
- Trial name
- NCT00364533
- Testing
- Tapentadol IR (CG5503), Oxycodone HCL IR
- Where
- 77 sites in United States, Belgium and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 367 people
- Sponsor
- Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.
Knee Osteoarthritis
Mobility Optimization Through Velocity Exercise
Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) accounts for a significant proportion of mobility limitations and is one of the most disabling problems facing the growing population of older adults.
- Trial name
- MOVE (NCT00844558)
- Testing
- Gait Training, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Neck Pain
Preventive Care of Chronic Cervical Pain and Disabilities
The aim of this study is to determine which of tertiary prevention spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) or a home exercise program is the more efficient approach to reduce pain and increase functional capacity, quality of life and…
- Trial name
- NCT00566930
- Testing
- spinal manipulation, Spinal manipulation + exercises
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 117 people
- Sponsor
- Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières