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NCT03391986 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Acupuncture for Pain Management During Uterine Aspiration
A NA study, sponsored by Columbia University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 153
- Enrollment target
NCT03391986 is a NA study that has completed, run by Columbia University. The registered enrollment target is 153 participants.
The verdict
NCT03391986, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Columbia University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 153 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The proposed study will be a randomized, double blinded, placebo-controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of auricular acupuncture as adjunct for pain management during abortion. Women seeking first trimester uterine aspiration procedure who enroll in the study will be randomized to receive: 1) auricular acupuncture using pyonex needles, 2) placebo using an adhesive, 3) or routine care. Both participants and the treating physician will be unaware of treatment assignment. The primary outcome will compare the maximum pain score as measured by the visual analog scale (VAS) between the auricular acupuncture group and the routine care group. The secondary outcome will compare the maximum pain score between placebo group to the routine care group. The study will also investigate patient satisfaction.
Interventions
- DEVICE SEIRIN® Pyonex™ Acupuncture Needles
- PROCEDURE 12 mm Plasters
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 153 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-09-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-07-01 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03391986
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03391986 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 153 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Columbia University, which has 958 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which SEIRIN® Pyonex™ Acupuncture Needles is the first listed.
NCT03391986 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03391986 about?
NCT03391986 is a clinical study titled "Acupuncture for Pain Management During Uterine Aspiration". The proposed study will be a randomized, double blinded, placebo-controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of auricular acupuncture as adjunct for pain management during abortion. Women seeking first trimester uterine aspiration procedure who enroll in the study will be randomized to receive: 1) aur...
What is the current status of trial NCT03391986?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 153 participants. The study started on 2017-09-09. Estimated completion is 2018-07-01.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03391986?
The interventions under investigation include: SEIRIN® Pyonex™ Acupuncture Needles (DEVICE), 12 mm Plasters (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03391986?
This trial is sponsored by Columbia University, which has 958 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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