Boston University
In the proposed trial, the investigators plan to refine interventions, then conduct a small randomized trial to provide critical information to inform a future large-scale randomized efficacy trial of Tai Chi for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and chronic pain. Building on the combined experience the proposed study will progress in new directions to: Adapt, refine, and standardize two 12-week treatment protocols (Tai Chi and a Wellness control condition) for Veterans diagnosed with PTSD and chronic musculoskeletal pain during Phase One. Tai Chi and Wellness interventions will be adapted for delivery via a videoconferencing platform for the population and piloted in a 'dry run'. Determine the feasibility and acceptability of a remotely delivered randomized trial of these two interventions and the assessment protocols during Phase Two. Utilize information from this trial to plan and design a large randomized control study evaluating the efficacy of Tai Chi compared to Wellness for improving outcomes for Veterans with PTSD and chronic musculoskeletal pain.
PTSD
Pain, Chronic
Tai Chi
Wellness program
Not Applicable
Study Type : | Interventional |
Estimated Enrollment : | 48 participants |
Masking : | Single |
Masking Description : | The blinded evaluator will utilize remote videoconferencing to conduct structured interviews and assess each participant at baseline (prior to randomization), and post-treatment, and (for Phase Two only) at 3-month follow-up. |
Primary Purpose : | Treatment |
Official Title : | Feasibility of Remote-Delivery Interventions: Tai Chi and Wellness for PTSD and Pain in Veterans |
Actual Study Start Date : | June 22, 2023 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date : | December 2025 |
Estimated Study Completion Date : | December 2025 |
Arm | Intervention/treatment |
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Experimental: Tai Chi Group Participants randomized to this arm will receive a standardized Tai Chi protocol developed for veterans, adapted by the investigators, and administered by experienced VA Tai Chi instructors. |
Behavioral: Tai Chi |
Active Comparator: Wellness Group Participants randomized to this arm will receive a wellness program that has been successfully used by the investigators in other studies of veterans with chronic pain. |
Behavioral: Wellness program |
Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
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Recruiting
VA Boston Healthcare System
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02130