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Effect of Battlefield Acupuncture on Pain Control During Inpatient Treatment of Exertional Rhabdomyolysis
Led by Tripler Army Medical Center · Updated on 2026-04-14
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Participants Needed
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What this Trial Is About
This trial investigates the use of battlefield acupuncture for managing pain in patients admitted with exertional rhabdomyolysis. Researchers aim to compare pain levels and pain medication needs between patients who receive this acupuncture treatment and those who do not. The study is a pilot, prospective observational case series conducted at Tripler Army Medical Center without blinding of patients or providers. Patients who meet the criteria for rhabdomyolysis and choose to undergo battlefield acupuncture will receive the treatment within 12 hours of hospital admission alongside standard pain care. There is also a comparison group of patients admitted with rhabdomyolysis who decline the acupuncture treatment and receive only standard care. The study follows participants for up to 12 months to monitor pain and medication use. Participants will have their pain levels measured on a scale from 0 to 10 throughout the study period. Researchers will also track the amount of pain medication used from enrollment until the end of treatment at 12 months. Secondary outcomes include the length of hospital stay, recorded from admission to discharge over a maximum of 7 days. The study does not use randomization or blinding and involves ongoing monitoring of pain responses.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effect of Battlefield Acupuncture on Pain Control During Inpatient Treatment of Exertional Rhabdomyolysis
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of rhabdomyolysis
- Age 18 years or older
- Willingness to choose battlefield acupuncture for pain management
You will not qualify if you...
- Symptoms started more than 72 hours before enrollment
- Younger than 18 years old
- Declines battlefield acupuncture
- No pain present
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Your Study Journey
Duration - Up to 72 hours before enrollment
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 screening and enrollment visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 7 days or until hospital discharge
Participants receive battlefield acupuncture for pain control in addition to standard care during their inpatient stay.
Treatment administered within 12 hours of admission; inpatient monitoring visits during hospital stay
Duration - Up to 12 months after treatment
Participants are monitored for pain levels and pain medication use after treatment completion.
Regular follow-up assessments up to 12 months
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Tripler Army Medical Center
TAMC, Hawaii, United States, 96859
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Research Team
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Chelsea W Tagawa, MD
S
Susan A Scrivner, MS
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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