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Flotation-REST for Chronic Pain

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Led By Victor S Finomore, PhD

Research Sponsored by West Virginia University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up beginning (week 1), middle (week 5), and end of the investigation (week 8)

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Study Summary

This trial is investigating whether floating in a tank of water can help people with chronic back pain by reducing stress.

Eligible Conditions

Chronic Pain

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ beginning (week 1), middle (week 5), and end of the investigation (week 8)

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~beginning (week 1), middle (week 5), and end of the investigation (week 8)

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and beginning (week 1), middle (week 5), and end of the investigation (week 8) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Changes in Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)

Secondary outcome measures

Change in Nocturnal Heart Rate as measured by OURA Ring

Change in daily self-report measures for task load

Change in per session self-report measures

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Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Active Control

Placebo Group

Group I: Flotation-RESTActive Control1 Intervention

Float-REST therapy uses sensory deprivation tanks that consist of a very large warm water enclosure with a high concentration of Epsom salt to create a completely buoyant environment. This, along with a combination of temperature that is kept equal to skin temperature (94 degrees), allows the participant to eliminate the gravitational effects on the body, and along with lack of sound and low to no light (depending on comfort) allows the brain and body to completely relax for augmented physical and mental recovery. The room will contain an intercom that allows participants to communicate with study personnel in the event the participant needs assistance. Participants will undergo 60 minute sessions twice a week for 3 weeks.

Group II: NappodPlacebo Group1 Intervention

Participants in this arm will be asked to lie comfortably in a special recliner called a Metro Nappod for the duration of a 60 minute session twice a week for 3 weeks. The chair is located in a quiet and dimly lit room to minimize interruptions. The pod is equipped with a privacy visor, built-in speaker, and a timer with an alarm.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

West Virginia UniversityLead Sponsor

176 Previous Clinical Trials

60,330 Total Patients Enrolled

3 Trials studying Chronic Pain

839 Patients Enrolled for Chronic Pain

Victor S Finomore, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorWest Virginia University

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there any vacancies left for participants in this trial?

"Affirmative. According to the data present on clinicaltrials.gov, this experiment is presently searching for volunteers and was initially posted on February 24th 2022 with a recent edit made July 14th 2022. The study necessitates 30 people across one site of research."

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To whom is this research open?

"To qualify for this pain management clinical trial, applicants must be afflicted by chronic pain and between the ages of 18 and 65. In total, there are 30 available spots on the study."

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Does this research allow for senior citizens to participate?

"According to the prerequisites of this trial, it is open to individuals aged between 18 and 65. Separately, there are 44 trials available for those below the age of consent and 605 tests offered for seniors."

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What is the upper cap of participants engaging in this trial?

"Affirmative. The clinicaltrials.gov website states that this research is currently recruiting participants, with an initial posting date of February 24th 2022 and the most recent update being July 14th 2022. This study seeks to find 30 volunteers from one medical facility."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Examining the Effects of Float-REST for Recovery in Individuals With Chronic Lower Back Pain

2022. "Examining the Effects of Float-REST for Recovery in Individuals With Chronic Lower Back Pain". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05260918.