The effect of massage therapy and/or exercise therapy on subacute or long-lasting neck pain - the Stockholm neck trial (STONE): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
This study protocol describes a randomized controlled trial aiming to determine the effect of massage and/or exercise therapy on subacute and long-lasting neck pain over the course of 1 year.
Methods/Design
A randomized controlled trial in which at least 600 study participants with subacute or long-lasting nonspecific neck pain will be recruited and randomly allocated to one of four treatment arms: massage therapy (A), exercise therapy (B), exercise therapy plus massage therapy (C) and advice to stay active (D). The study has an E-health ...
Source: Trials - September 16, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials
SMART: physical activity and cerebral metabolism in older people: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Discussion
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopic Imaging gives a deeper insight into mechanisms of exercise-induced changes in brain metabolism. As follow-up lasts for 6 months, this study is able to explore the mid-term cerebral metabolic effects of physical activity assuming that an individually tailored aerobic ergometer training has the potential to counteract brain ageing.
Trial registration
NCT02343029 (clinicaltrials.gov; 12 January 2015). (Source: Trials)
Source: Trials - April 11, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials
Virtual house calls for Parkinson disease (Connect.Parkinson): study protocol for a randomized, controlled trial
Discussion
Connect.Parkinson will evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of using technology to deliver care into the homes of individuals with Parkinson disease. The trial may serve as a model for increasing access and delivering patient-centered care at home for individuals with chronic conditions.
Trial registration
This trial was registered on clinicaltrials.gov on January 8, 2014 [NCT02038959]. (Source: Trials)
Source: Trials - November 27, 2014 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials
Assessing Choice in the Employer Setting (ACES) Study
Condition: HealthyInterventions: Biological: Choice of TIV or FluMist with baseline advertisement; Other: Choice of TIV or FluMist with enhanced advertisement and incentives; Biological: Control - Usual care offering TIV only with baseline advertisementSponsors: MedImmune LLC; Passport Health; University of PittsburghCompleted - verified October 2013 (Source: ClinicalTrials.gov)
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov - December 12, 2008 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials
