Status:
COMPLETED
Utilizing Battlefield Acupuncture(BFA) to Treat Chronic Pain for Homeless and at Risk Veterans.
Lead Sponsor:
Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
Conditions:
Acupuncture
Homelessness
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-100 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This research study will evaluate the effectiveness of utilizing Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA) on homeless and at risk for homelessness veterans with chronic pain for 12 weeks.
Detailed Description
Methodology: This is a mixed methods prospective design study. A total of 35 subjects will be recruited for this study. The primary study outcome variables are: pain level- pre and post treatment, str...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Eligibility criteria include:
- they are 18 years or older
- they are homeless or at risk for homelessness veterans who are enrolled in the VA Bedford Healthcare system and registered in one of the HUD-VASH or HCHV programs,
- history of chronic pain.
- Availability to participate in the study for 4 months.
- If they meet these criteria, they will be asked to complete the Informed consent to enroll in the study.
Exclusion
- female veterans who are pregnant
- history of bleeding disorders or currently on blood thinning medications
- currently being treated for an active infection of the outer ear.
- currently have a PICC line in their body or are receiving IV antibiotics.
- fear of needles/tacks
- undiagnosed pain complaint
- Our recruitment plan invites all eligible veterans and is just, fair, and equitable.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 28 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 5 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
34 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05417724
Start Date
March 28 2022
End Date
September 5 2023
Last Update
December 12 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Bedford VA Healthcare System
Bedford, Massachusetts, United States, 01730