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NCT02940288 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Acupuncture for Postoperative Analgesia in Laparoscopic Surgery

A NA study, sponsored by Emory University.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
20
Enrollment target

NCT02940288 is a NA study that has completed, run by Emory University. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants.

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The verdict

NCT02940288, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Emory University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
20 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

Auricular (ear) acupuncture treatment involves placing filiform needles in the ears at particular locations called acupoints. Although the mechanism for acupuncture analgesia is still unclear, it is believed ear acupoints work like reflex points that once stimulated with penetration by a needle have the ability to relieve pain in a different part of the body. The purpose of this study is to explore the safety and effects of auricular acupuncture therapy on postoperative analgesic consumption and pain scores immediately following laparoscopic surgery.

Interventions

  • OTHER Sham Acupuncture
  • OTHER Auricular Acupuncture

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 20 participants
Start Date 2016-09
Est. Completion 2019-11-22
Phase NA

Sponsor

Emory University

1,208 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02940288

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02940288 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Emory University, which has 1,208 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Sham Acupuncture is the first listed.

NCT02940288 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02940288 about?

NCT02940288 is a clinical study titled "Acupuncture for Postoperative Analgesia in Laparoscopic Surgery". Auricular (ear) acupuncture treatment involves placing filiform needles in the ears at particular locations called acupoints. Although the mechanism for acupuncture analgesia is still unclear, it is believed ear acupoints work like reflex points that once stimulated with penetration by a needle have...

What is the current status of trial NCT02940288?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 20 participants. The study started on 2016-09. Estimated completion is 2019-11-22.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02940288?

The interventions under investigation include: Sham Acupuncture (OTHER), Auricular Acupuncture (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02940288?

This trial is sponsored by Emory University, which has 1,208 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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