Actively Recruiting
Effects of Acupuncture on Symptoms of Stable Angina
Led by University of California, Los Angeles · Updated on 2025-04-03
112
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
169 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of California, Los Angeles
Lead Sponsor
U
University of Illinois at Chicago
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if a standardized 12-point acupuncture protocol will reduce pain in participants with stable angina. This study addresses the critical need to reduce persistent pain for angina. The investigators long-term goal is symptom management for diverse women and men with angina, targeting additional angina burden borne of social disadvantage Participants will be randomized to a 10-acupuncture session protocol, two treatments per week for five weeks, or an attention control group. Participants will view designated, non-pain related Technology, Entertainment, Design Talks equal to the time spent receiving acupuncture (\~7.5-10 hrs.). The investigators will test the efficacy of acupuncture for stable angina/chest pain syndrome to reduce pain and symptoms, improve health-related quality of life, reduce healthcare utilization and and improve patient related health outcomes.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effects of Acupuncture on Symptoms of Stable Angina
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of stable angina or chest pain syndrome for at least 1 month (pain, pressure, or discomfort in the chest or other areas of the upper body)
- Treated with medical therapy for at least 1 month
- Experiencing symptoms at least once per week
- Speak and read English
- 21 years of age minimum
You will not qualify if you...
- Pregnancy as some acupuncture points included in the protocol are contraindicated in pregnancy
- Physical or cognitive limitations that will prevent informed consent or completion of study tasks
- Use of steroid or prescription analgesic medications
- Concomitant biofeedback, professional massage and acupuncture.
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
UCLA School of Nursing
Los Angeles, California, United States, 90095
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
H
Holli A. DeVon, PhD
CONTACT
P
Peter Cabezas
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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