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NCT01017211 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1

Does Auricular Acupuncture Improve Tolerance to Electromyography (EMG) Testing?

A Phase 1 study, sponsored by Kessler Foundation.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
21
Enrollment target

NCT01017211 is a Phase 1 study that has completed, run by Kessler Foundation. The registered enrollment target is 21 participants.

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The verdict

NCT01017211, a Phase 1 study, has completed, sponsored by Kessler Foundation.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
21 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

Needle Electromyography (EMG) is an important test used to assess muscle and nerve function, but the test can be uncomfortable. It is currently not standard practice to provide any pain-relieving intervention for this procedure. The purpose of this research study is to determine whether auricular (ear) acupuncture will make EMG testing less painful.

Interventions

  • OTHER auricular acupuncture

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 21 participants
Start Date 2009-09
Est. Completion 2010-06
Phase Phase 1

Sponsor

Kessler Foundation

104 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01017211

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01017211 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 1. The registered enrollment target is 21 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Kessler Foundation, which has 104 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which auricular acupuncture is the first listed.

NCT01017211 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01017211 about?

NCT01017211 is a clinical study titled "Does Auricular Acupuncture Improve Tolerance to Electromyography (EMG) Testing?". Needle Electromyography (EMG) is an important test used to assess muscle and nerve function, but the test can be uncomfortable. It is currently not standard practice to provide any pain-relieving intervention for this procedure. The purpose of this research study is to determine whether auricular (e...

What is the current status of trial NCT01017211?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 21 participants. The study started on 2009-09. Estimated completion is 2010-06.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01017211?

The interventions under investigation include: auricular acupuncture (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01017211?

This trial is sponsored by Kessler Foundation, which has 104 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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