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NCT03480919 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Acupuncture for Pre-Procedure Anxiety
A NA study, sponsored by Hospital for Special Surgery, New York.
- Terminated
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 4
- Enrollment target
NCT03480919: Clinical Trial NA study, sponsored by Hospital for Special Surgery, New York.
NCT03480919 is a NA study that was terminated before completion, run by Hospital for Special Surgery, New York. The registered enrollment target is 4 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03480919, a NA study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by Hospital for Special Surgery, New York.
- TERMINATED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 4 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
It is common for patients undergoing spinal injections to report anxiety prior to the injection. Although sedation, general anesthesia, and medications can be used to reduce anxiety, the use of sedative agents during the procedure can increase the risk of spinal cord injury. The purpose of this study is to see if receiving acupuncture before a spinal injection can effectively reduce patients' anxiety. Only patients who are scheduled to receive a spinal injection at this institution will be eligible for the study.
Primary Outcome
Change in anxiety from baseline (pre-acupuncture intervention) will be measured using the State subscale of the State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). The STAI is a psychological inventory based on a 4-point Likert scale and consists of 40 questions on a self-report basis. The STAI is one of the first tests to assess both state and trait anxiety separately. Each type of anxiety has its own scale of 20 different questions that are scored. Scores range from 20 to 80, with higher scores correlating
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Epidural injection
- DEVICE Shen Men acupuncture
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 4 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-03-20 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-07-31 |
| Phase | NA |
Why NCT03480919 stopped before completion
NCT03480919 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 4 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Epidural injection is the first listed.
NCT03480919 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03480919 about?
NCT03480919 is a clinical study titled "Acupuncture for Pre-Procedure Anxiety". It is common for patients undergoing spinal injections to report anxiety prior to the injection. Although sedation, general anesthesia, and medications can be used to reduce anxiety, the use of sedative agents during the procedure can increase the risk of spinal cord injury. The purpose of this stud...
What is the current status of trial NCT03480919?
This trial is currently terminated. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 4 participants. The study started on 2018-03-20. Estimated completion is 2018-07-31.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03480919?
The interventions under investigation include: Epidural injection (PROCEDURE), Shen Men acupuncture (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03480919?
This trial is sponsored by Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, which has 194 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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4 1996th of 2000 higher than 5 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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