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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: Completed Phase 1 study, sponsored by Kessler Foundation.
NCT01017211 is a Phase 1 study that has completed, run by Kessler Foundation. The registered enrollment target is 21 participants, below the 60-participant average among 29,502 other Phase 1 trials with a reported enrollment target (65% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
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
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 21 participants |
| Start Date | 2009-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2010-06 |
| Phase | Phase 1 |
What the finished NCT01017211 record still lists
NCT01017211 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 21 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 60-participant average among 29,502 other Phase 1 trials with a reported enrollment target (65% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which auricular acupuncture is the first listed.
NCT01017211 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
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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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT01017211's enrollment target sits among peer trials
21 1615th of 2000 higher than 372 of 2,000 other Phase 1 trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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