Actively Recruiting
Utilizing Battlefield Acupuncture to Treat Chronic Pain
Led by Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital · Updated on 2024-08-28
125
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
156 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
E
Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
Lead Sponsor
U
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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 primary aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of using BFA to treat chronic pain in veterans with a history of substance use disorder. Secondary Aim: This study will also evaluate the impact that BFA treatment for pain may have on subjects' stress, mood and sleep patterns over 8 weeks. In addition, each subject will be complete behavioral research tools to measure: depression, anxiety, and substance use at 3 different points in this study. Hypothesis: The use of BFA on veterans with chronic pain will decrease their pain and substance use and improve their quality of life.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Utilizing Battlefield Acupuncture to Treat Chronic Pain
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 18 years or older
- History of substance use disorder
- History of chronic pain
- Availability to participate in the study for 16 weeks
You will not qualify if you...
- Female veterans who are pregnant
- History of bleeding disorders or use of older blood thinning medications causing excessive bleeding
- Currently being treated for an active outer ear infection
- Have a PICC line or are receiving IV antibiotics
- Fear of needles or acupuncture tacks
- Undiagnosed pain complaint
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Bedford VA Healthcare System
Bedford, Massachusetts, United States, 01730
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
C
Cathy M St Pierre, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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