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Feasibility of Remote Tai Chi

CompletedNot applicableNCT05693805
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This study has no listed site in Canada in this snapshot. It is included as part of the worldwide chronic pain corpus.

Brief summary (from the registry)

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: 1. 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'. 2. Determine the feasibility and acceptability of a remotely delivered randomized trial of these two interventions and the assessment protocols during Phase Two. 3. 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.

Study details

Official title
Feasibility of Remote-Delivery Interventions: Tai Chi and Wellness for PTSD and Pain in Veterans
Interventions
Sponsor
Boston University
Collaborators
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH); VA Boston Healthcare System; Tufts Medical Center
Start date
2023-06-22
Primary completion
2025-03-28
Sex
All
Age range
from 18 Years
Results posted
Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
Countries
United States
Total sites listed
1

Eligibility criteria

Show eligibility criteria (verbatim from the registry)
Inclusion Criteria: * Veteran status as indicated by self-report * PTSD Case Definition. Veterans who meet Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) diagnostic criteria according to DSM-5 diagnostic algorithm for current PTSD as assessed on the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5) will be eligible for the study. A diagnosis of current PTSD requires: a traumatic stressor (Criterion A) and the requisite number of symptoms at a severity level of 2 or higher in each symptom cluster. Each symptom is rated on a severity scale of 0 (no symptoms) to 4 (extreme), with 2 representing clinically significant and clearly present symptomatology. An individual must endorse at least one reexperiencing (Criterion B) symptom, at least one avoidance (Criterion C) symptom, at least two symptoms of negative alterations in cognition and mood (Criterion D), and at least two hyperarousal (Criterion E) symptoms. In addition, these symptoms must have been present for at least one month (Criterion F) and cause either clinically significant distress or functional impairment (Criterion G). * Chronic pain as indicated by complaints of musculoskeletal pain in one or more body regions for six months or more. * Willing to abstain from initiating evidence-based and mindfulness-based psychotherapy for PTSD, pain and related disorders until completion of the study (i.e., prolonged exposure, cognitive processing therapy, cognitive-behavioral treatment for insomnia or pain, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction). Once enrolled, however, if other providers prescribe treatment or if participants require additional intervention (such as to manage a safety or substance abuse condition), treatment will be allowed, and appropriate referrals will be made. Individuals who are currently engaging in short-term (e.g., 12-week protocol) evidence-based treatment will not be eligible until treatment has ended. * Access to internet and home computer or tablet device that will allow telehealth delivery of intervention. * Available to attend either intervention group at the times they are scheduled. * Enrolled and eligible to receive care in Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The investigators will facilitate enrollment for Veterans not currently enrolled but wish to take part in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Lacks the capacity to provide consent. * Diagnosed major medical disorder (e.g., neurol…

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (US National Library of Medicine), snapshot October 2026. Check the registry for current recruiting status. Record: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05693805