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AgitationLOFNCT02194036

Learning Oriented Physiotherapy - a New Approach

A study testing Learning Oriented Physiotherapy and Widely Recognized Psychiatric Treatment in people with Agitation and Anxiety, run by Helse Nord-Trøndelag HF at 3 sites in Norway.

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Outpatients that suffer from different anxiety disorders may have physical ailments that negatively affect daily life functioning and quality of life. LOF is a physical therapy approach focusing on the link between bodily and mental balance and through defined, but simple movements, patients are expected to learn how… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Agitation, Anxiety, Dizziness
What is being tested?
Learning Oriented Physiotherapy and Widely Recognized Psychiatric Treatment
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
81 participants
Where
3 sitesNorway
Study dates
Aug 2014to 1 Sep 2017
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Participants should be
  • 18 years or older
  • able to read, write and speak Norwegian
  • understand the project information and consent

Who cannot join

  • Participants should not
  • have ongoing substance abuse or addiction.
  • be psychotic.

Trial locations and contacts

3 sites in 1 country.

Norway3 sites
  • Regional Psychiatric Centre Aust-Agder

    Arendal, Aust-Agder

  • Psychiatric Clinic

    Levanger, North Trøndelag, 7601

  • Psychiatric Clinic

    Molde, Møre and Romsdal, 7401

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About this study

Official title: The Effect of Learning Oriented Physiotherapy on Health-Related Functioning and Quality of Life in Patients With Various Anxiety Disorders

Outpatients that suffer from different anxiety disorders may have physical ailments that negatively affect daily life functioning and quality of life. LOF is a physical therapy approach focusing on the link between bodily and mental balance and through defined, but simple movements, patients are expected to learn how to cope and reduce health complaints.

This study aims to investigate the short- and longterm effect of LOF compared to other standardized psychiatric treatments given in the clinic on levels of anxiety and depression, health related function and quality of life.

Being tested
Learning Oriented Physiotherapy, Widely Recognized Psychiatric Treatment
Keywords
Ownership of body, Bodily and mental balance, Learning, Body image, Sensations, Expectations
Medical subject headings
Psychomotor Agitation, Anxiety Disorders, Dizziness, Pain, Hypesthesia, Depression, Fatigue, Parasomnias

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Learning Oriented PhysiotherapyBehavioural

    Also called LOF

    Clinical practice based on a new understanding of the neurobiological basis for the interaction between body and mind, the foundation of learning and what is needed to bring about change of behavior.

  • Widely Recognized Psychiatric TreatmentBehavioural

    Also called CBT, Speech Therapy

    Standard recognized psychiatric treatment tailored to individual needs.

Study groups in NCT02194036
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Learning oriented physiotherapyExperimentalLearning oriented physiotherapy is a treatment approach based on knowledge from neuroscience and particularly aimed to curb physical symptoms and ailments, but also to regain a sense of better physical balance and mental control. Therapy sessions are normally given every 2 weeks with individual homework lessons between. The therapy will last between 6 to 12 months depending on learning process and individual needs.
Receives: Behavioral: Learning Oriented Physiotherapy
Widely Recognized Psychiatric TreatmentActive comparatorStandard Outpatient Treatment within the Psychiatric clinic
Receives: Behavioral: Widely Recognized Psychiatric Treatment

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Changes in Health Related Quality of Life (HRoQL)

    In this study HRoQL will be measured by the validated EQ5D questionnaire

    Measured: From baseline to 6, 12 and 18 months of follow-up

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Changes in Levels of Anxiety and Depression

    Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HAD) will be used as instrument to assess levels and changes in anxiety and depression over time

    .

    Measured: From baseline to 6, 12 and 18 months of follow-up

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted18 Jul 2014 (estimated)
  2. Study startAug 2014
  3. Primary completion1 Sep 2017
  4. Study completion1 Sep 2017

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
81 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02194036
Sponsor's protocol ID
2014/393 (REK)
Acronym
LOF
Status last verified
Jan 2018
First submitted
14 Jul 2014
Last updated
30 Jan 2018
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Britt Fadnes, Kirsti Leira and Per Brodal. Learning-oriented physiotherapy. Theory and practice. University Press, 2013.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Learning Oriented Physiotherapy and Widely Recognized Psychiatric Treatment in people with Agitation and Anxiety, run by Helse Nord-Trøndelag HF at 3 sites in Norway.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Jan 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 3 sites in Norway. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Changes in Health Related Quality of Life (HRoQL) (time frame: From baseline to 6, 12 and 18 months of follow-up). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02194036, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 30 Jan 2018.

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