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Mind-Body Intervention
Tai Chi for Chronic Pain in Adults with HIV
N/A
Recruiting
Led By Eugene M Dunne, PhD
Research Sponsored by Temple University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline (week 0), post-intervention (weeks 10-12), 3-month follow up (weeks 22-24)
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Study Summary
This trial will study if Tai Chi is an effective way to manage chronic pain for people with HIV.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 45 who are living with HIV and chronic pain, can speak English, and are physically able to do Tai Chi. They must be willing to consent, travel to the study site, and commit to a 10-week program. People with acute mental health crises or active substance use disorders cannot join.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing whether Health Coaching and Tai Chi can help improve life quality for those living with HIV and chronic pain. It aims to provide an alternative to opioid-based treatments by exploring these non-drug approaches.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves non-pharmacological interventions like Health Coaching and Tai Chi, side effects may include muscle soreness or strain from physical activity but typically do not involve drug-related side effects.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ baseline (week 0), post-intervention (weeks 10-12), 3-month follow up (weeks 22-24)
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline (week 0), post-intervention (weeks 10-12), 3-month follow up (weeks 22-24)
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Brief Pain Inventory - Short Form (BPI)
Orebro Musculoskeletal Pain Screening Questionnaire (OMSPQ)
Pain Rating (VAS)
+1 moreSecondary outcome measures
Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS)
Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-8)
Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)
+3 moreOther outcome measures
Acceptability
Feasibility
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Gentle MovementExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Health CoachingActive Control1 Intervention
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Tai Chi
2014
Completed Phase 2
~1660
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Temple UniversityLead Sponsor
297 Previous Clinical Trials
82,933 Total Patients Enrolled
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)NIH
832 Previous Clinical Trials
668,893 Total Patients Enrolled
Eugene M Dunne, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorTemple University
1 Previous Clinical Trials
450 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You are currently feeling very suicidal or are experiencing severe mental illness.You have a long-lasting pain condition documented in your medical records.You are 45 years old or older.You currently have a problem with using drugs or alcohol.You have been diagnosed with HIV.You are physically capable of joining a Tai Chi program.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Gentle Movement
- Group 2: Health Coaching
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
How much demand is there for participation in this clinical trial?
"Affirmative. According to the clinicaltrials.gov website, this medical experiment is now in search of participants. Initial posting was on November 30th 2021 with a subsequent update occurring January 19th 2022. 40 people are required for the study at one centralized location."
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What outcomes is this investigation attempting to produce?
"The primary measure of this trial's efficacy is Pain Rating, which will be assessed during Baseline (Week 0), Post-Intervention (Weeks 10-12) and 3-month Follow Up (Weeks 22-24). Secondary metrics include the Perceived Stress Scale - an index for gauging stressful situations; Quality of Life to evaluate well being; and Patient Health Questionnaire, a tool used to detect depression."
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Is there still an opportunity for volunteers to join this clinical experiment?
"Affirmative. The information on clinicaltrials.gov affirms that this experiment is actively recruiting volunteers; the trial was created on November 30th 2021 and last updated 19 January 2022, with a target of 40 participants at 1 location."
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