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Massage for Chronic Pain

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Overseen ByMary McDuffie, MS RN BSN
Age: 18 - 65
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Defense and Veterans Center for Integrative Pain Management
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study evaluates whether a 6-week semi-standardized integrative therapeutic massage intervention improves sleep quality and pain outcomes compared with usual care in active-duty service members with chronic back, neck, or shoulder pain.

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Tracy Rupp, PhD

Principal Investigator

USU/DVCIPM

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

Inclusion Criteria

Active-duty military service member
I have had chronic back, neck, or shoulder pain for at least 3 months.
Access to a smartphone, tablet, or computer for survey completion
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Exclusion Criteria

Pregnancy
Provider recommendation against massage therapy
I have a chronic pain condition like CRPS, fibromyalgia, or cancer-related pain.
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What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

How Is the Trial Designed?

2

Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Massage Therapy + Usual CareExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Usual Care Alone (Wait-List Control)Active Control1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Defense and Veterans Center for Integrative Pain Management

Lead Sponsor

Trials
20
Recruited
2,200+

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