Status:

COMPLETED

BFA Treatment of Pain

Lead Sponsor:

Paul Crawford

Conditions:

Musculoskeletal Pain

Acute Pain

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The aim of this pilot study is to conduct an unblinded pilot randomized clinical study on the effectiveness and tolerability of auricular semi-permanent (ASP) vs intradermal (long), and pyonex needles...

Detailed Description

1. Begin to identify which of 3 needles is most efficacious for BFA treatment of pain; 2. Identify patient experiences and tolerance of three commonly used acupuncture needles at Mike O'Callaghan Mili...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • \*\*Patients must be able to get care at Nellis Air Force Base (a military installation) in order to participate in this study\*\*
  • Active duty and DoD Beneficiaries aged 18 years or older
  • Acute (0-4 days) musculoskeletal injury
  • Injuries eligible for inclusion include all acute non-fracture related musculoskeletal injuries of the axial or peripheral skeleton.

Exclusion

  • Taking any opioid medications daily
  • Rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions which may be creating pain, such as rheumatoid arthritis, advanced osteoarthritis, or spinal stenosis
  • Contra-indication to needle use including known bleeding disorder and psychogenic issues related to needle use (e.g., needle-phobia)
  • Evidence or history of clinically significant immune deficiency, hematological, oncological, renal, endocrine, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, hepatic, psychiatric, neurologic, or severe allergic disease (including to metals and adhesive tapes) which could interfere with this study
  • Individuals with progressive radiating pain with motor-sensory changes (including weakness or numbness) related to their presenting pain complaint
  • Women who are pregnant, may be pregnant, or attempting to become pregnant

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 20 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04464954

Start Date

November 1 2020

End Date

April 20 2021

Last Update

April 4 2024

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Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center

Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, United States, 89191