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Integrated Walking + Tai Chi for COPD (WATCH for Pain Trial)

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Recruiting

Led By Marilyn L. Moy, MD

Research Sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Clinical diagnosis of COPD defined as history of cigarette consumption of > 10 pack-years, and either a ratio of forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) to forced vital capacity (FVC) < 0.70 or chest computerized tomography (CT) evidence of emphysema*

Numeric Rating Scale pain score > 3 for > 3 months

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 6 months

Awards & highlights

WATCH for Pain Trial Summary

This trial will look into whether an intervention of walking & Tai Chi can help improve physical function in Veterans with COPD & chronic musculoskeletal pain, improving their quality of life. #veterans #COPD #chronicpain

Who is the study for?

This trial is for Veterans aged 40+ with COPD who have smoked more than the equivalent of 10 packs of cigarettes a year and suffer from chronic musculoskeletal pain. They must be able to walk, use a computer or smartphone, and not be in another exercise program or dealing with unstable heart conditions.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests if walking combined with Tai Chi (Every Step Counts-Tai Chi), facilitated by technology, can improve physical function compared to usual care in those suffering from both COPD and chronic musculoskeletal pain.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this intervention involves walking and Tai Chi exercises, potential side effects may include muscle soreness or strain. However, these activities are generally considered low-risk for most people.

WATCH for Pain Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have been diagnosed with COPD, smoked more than 10 pack-years, and have specific breathing test results or CT scan findings.

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I have had pain rated above 3 for more than 3 months.

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I can walk 800 feet and use a Fitbit Inspire-2 accurately.

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I can walk a block, bend, and shift my weight between legs.

WATCH for Pain Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 6 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~6 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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

Primary outcome measures

Physical Function measured by Daily Step Counts

Secondary outcome measures

Dyspnea

Pain Intensity

Pain Interference

WATCH for Pain Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Every Step Counts-Tai ChiExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

The intervention is ESC-TC which is a web-based platform (Every Step Counts) to promote walking combined with pain management content, an online Tai Chi video library, and synchronous Tai Chi classes led by an instructor via teleconference. The intervention is delivered remotely.

Group II: Usual CareActive Control1 Intervention

Usual Care

0 / 4Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

VA Office of Research and DevelopmentLead Sponsor

1,611 Previous Clinical Trials

3,305,148 Total Patients Enrolled

6 Trials studying Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

4,545 Patients Enrolled for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

University of MichiganOTHER

1,798 Previous Clinical Trials

6,378,002 Total Patients Enrolled

1 Trials studying Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

104 Patients Enrolled for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterOTHER

837 Previous Clinical Trials

13,010,136 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Every Step Counts-Tai Chi Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05701982 — N/A

Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Research Study Groups: Usual Care, Every Step Counts-Tai Chi

Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Clinical Trial 2023: Every Step Counts-Tai Chi Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05701982 — N/A

Every Step Counts-Tai Chi 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05701982 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Are people aged fifty-five and younger qualified for this trial?

"This trial requires that all participants are between 40 and 100 years of age. There are 16 studies for those below the legal age and 293 trials available to persons above 65."

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Are there any ongoing recruitment efforts for this trial?

"The information available on clinicaltrials.gov reflects that this medical trial is not currently seeking patients, as the last edit to its initial post from October 2nd 2023 was made January 18th of the same year. However, there are still 306 other studies actively recruiting volunteers across different locations."

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What criteria should be taken into consideration when selecting participants for this clinical study?

"This clinical trial is recruiting 136 individuals aged 40 and over with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Eligible participants must be male or female, have a history of nicotine consumption exceeding 10 pack-years; possess an FEV1/FVC ratio below 0.70, demonstrate a pain score above 3 for at least three months time; show the capacity to walk one block in addition to transferring weight between legs, possess access to technological devices such as computers or smartphones that can connect online, equip videoconferencing audio-visual capabilities, give their consent competently and agreeably return for follow up visits; other eligibility requirement"

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

The Effect of a Technology-Mediated Integrated Walking and Tai Chi Intervention on Physical Function in Veterans With COPD and Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

2024. "The Effect of a Technology-Mediated Integrated Walking and Tai Chi Intervention on Physical Function in Veterans With COPD and Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05701982.