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NCT01988194 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Pragmatic Research eXamining Inpatient Symptoms
A NA study, sponsored by University of California, San Francisco.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 238
- Enrollment target
NCT01988194 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of California, San Francisco. The registered enrollment target is 238 participants.
The verdict
NCT01988194, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of California, San Francisco.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 238 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Many hospitalized patients experience pain during their hospital stay, and less than half report adequate pain relief. Common treatments for pain include opioid medications, which have associated side effects and complications. Research has shown that acupuncture is effective for surgical, postoperative and cancer-related pain, nausea, and vomiting. More research is needed on the effectiveness of adding acupuncture to routine care for hospitalized patients. The objective of this study is to examine the effectiveness of acupuncture delivered in a "real-world" setting according to the principles of traditional Chinese medicine among hospitalized patients to manage pain and other symptoms. 250 hospitalized participants will be randomized in a 1 to 1 ratio to receive either 1) usual care or 2) usual care with acupuncture offered (125 in each group). The primary outcome measure will be change in daily pain intensity. Data on other symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, anxiety, and depression, as well as functionality and quality of life will be collected in person, on a web-based survey, or via telephone follow-up. The aims of the study are to examine the effectiveness of acupuncture to manage pain and other symptoms among hospitalized patients; to evaluate the impact of acupuncture on patient satisfaction among hospitalized patients; and to estimate costs and cost-effectiveness of acupuncture among a subset of hospitalized patients. The investigators hypothesize that compared to hospitalized patients receiving usual care alone, hospitalized patients receiving acupuncture will have: 1. decreased pain severity 2. higher patient satisfaction
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Acupuncture
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 238 participants |
| Start Date | 2013-11 |
| Est. Completion | 2015-12 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01988194
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01988194 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 238 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of California, San Francisco, which has 1,713 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Acupuncture is the first listed.
NCT01988194 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01988194 about?
NCT01988194 is a clinical study titled "Pragmatic Research eXamining Inpatient Symptoms". Many hospitalized patients experience pain during their hospital stay, and less than half report adequate pain relief. Common treatments for pain include opioid medications, which have associated side effects and complications. Research has shown that acupuncture is effective for surgical, postopera...
What is the current status of trial NCT01988194?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 238 participants. The study started on 2013-11. Estimated completion is 2015-12.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01988194?
The interventions under investigation include: Acupuncture (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01988194?
This trial is sponsored by University of California, San Francisco, which has 1,713 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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