Status:
RECRUITING
Utilizing Battlefield Acupuncture to Treat Chronic Pain
Lead Sponsor:
Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
Collaborating Sponsors:
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Conditions:
Chronic Pain
Substance Use Disorders
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This research study will evaluate the effectiveness of utilizing Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA) on veterans with with a history of substance use disorder and chronic pain for 8 weeks. Primary Aim: The...
Detailed Description
Objective(s): This research study will evaluate the effectiveness of utilizing Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA) on veterans with with a history of substance use disorder and chronic pain for 8 weeks. Pr...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Eligibility criteria include:
- they are 18 years or older
- they have a history of substance use disorder,
- history of chronic pain
- availability to participate in the study for 16 weeks.
Exclusion
- female veterans who are pregnant.
- history of bleeding disorders or currently on older blood thinning medications that cause excessive bleeding.
- currently being treated for an active infection of the outer ear (relative contraindication). -- currently have a PICC line in their body or are receiving IV antibiotics.
- fear of needles/tacks, and/or
- undiagnosed pain complaint
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 30 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 30 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
125 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06128772
Start Date
December 30 2023
End Date
December 30 2026
Last Update
August 28 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Bedford VA Healthcare System
Bedford, Massachusetts, United States, 01730