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Note: This record shows only the 20 elements of the WHO Trial Registration Data Set. To view changes that have been made to the source record, or for additional information about this trial, click on the URL below to go to the source record in the primary register. |
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Register:
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ClinicalTrials.gov |
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Last refreshed on:
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17 October 2012 |
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Main ID: |
NCT00981643 |
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Date of registration:
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21/09/2009 |
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Public title:
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Effects of Meditation on Multiple Sclerosis and Peripheral Neuropathy
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Scientific title:
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The Effects of Meditation on Pain, Fatigue and Physical Functioning in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis and Peripheral Neuropathy |
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Date of first enrolment:
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February 2009 |
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Target sample size:
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50 |
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Recruitment status: |
Completed |
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URL:
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http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00981643 |
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Study type:
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Interventional |
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Study design:
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Allocation: Non-Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
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Countries of recruitment
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United States
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Contacts
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Name:
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Jinny Tavee, MD |
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Affiliation:
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The Cleveland Clinic |
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Key inclusion & exclusion criteria
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis OR peripheral neuropathy
Exclusion Criteria:
- Unable to walk without the assistance of others
- Unable to toilet independently
- Currently abusing drugs or alcohol
- Have performed meditation within the last 6 months
- Cognitive impairment or an underlying illness which would prevent the comprehension
of instructions
- History of symptomatic/unstable heart or lung disease
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure
- Kidney or renal failure
Age minimum:
N/A
Age maximum:
N/A
Gender:
Both
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Health Condition(s) or Problem(s) studied
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Multiple Sclerosis
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Peripheral Neuropathy
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Intervention(s)
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Behavioral: Meditation instruction and practice
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Primary Outcome(s)
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To determine if meditation has a beneficial effect on pain, fatigue and physical functioning in patients with multiple sclerosis and peripheral neuropathy
[Time Frame: 2 months]
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Secondary Outcome(s)
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To determine, in the neuropathy arms, if there is an improvement seen on the neurological evaluation with regards to weakness and sensory changes with meditation
[Time Frame: 2 months]
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Secondary ID(s)
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CCF 08-950
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Source(s) of Monetary Support
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Please refer to primary and secondary sponsors
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