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
Active Locations (1)
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Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center
Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, United States, 89191