Clinical trial for Chronic Pain
Official title Evaluating the Impact of Focused Muscle Contraction Therapy in U.S. Veterans
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05094297
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study aims to find out whether the GH Method exercise program can improve body composition, physical abilities, and overall wellbeing in veterans.
- Who it's for
- U.S. veterans who have chronic or acute pain, fatigue, or depression.
- What's involved
- Participants will attend 94 visits over about 18 months: four testing visits to measure fitness, strength, and health risk factors, and 90 supervised exercise sessions at the GH FITLab, plus questionnaires about mood and stress.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts roughly 18 months and requires 94 visits, including regular testing and exercise sessions.
- Time commitment: about 18 months
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- U.S. Veterans
- Eligible people must be patients at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and suffer from pain, fatigue, low energy levels or are unable to physically do...
- people need to complete the PAR-Q with an acceptable score and/or must have written physician clearance.
- 18 years of age and older
You likely can't join if
- Unable to travel to the training center
- Unable to give consent
- Unable to understand the study
- Unable to comply with the training program
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 18 months per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Chicago, Illinois, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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