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NCT03900728 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Auriculotherapy During Medication Abortion
A NA study, sponsored by Columbia University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 138
- Enrollment target
NCT03900728 is a NA study that has completed, run by Columbia University. The registered enrollment target is 138 participants.
The verdict
NCT03900728, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Columbia University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 138 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This randomized trial will evaluate the effect of adding auriculotherapy (i.e. acupuncture applied to the ear) using either gold beads or Pyonex needles in addition to usual care for the relief of pain and anxiety during medication abortion. The control group will receive placebo auriculotherapy plus usual care. Participants will receive the assigned treatment immediately after they receive their initial abortion medication. The investigators will assess pain and anxiety via text message once daily for four days, and in person at a one-week follow-up visit.
Interventions
- DEVICE Auriculotherapy with needles
- DEVICE Auriculotherapy with beads
- DEVICE Placebo Adhesive disks
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 138 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-04-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2020-03-30 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03900728
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03900728 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 138 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 3 interventions - of which Auriculotherapy with needles is the first listed.
NCT03900728 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03900728 about?
NCT03900728 is a clinical study titled "Auriculotherapy During Medication Abortion". This randomized trial will evaluate the effect of adding auriculotherapy (i.e. acupuncture applied to the ear) using either gold beads or Pyonex needles in addition to usual care for the relief of pain and anxiety during medication abortion. The control group will receive placebo auriculotherapy plu...
What is the current status of trial NCT03900728?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 138 participants. The study started on 2019-04-01. Estimated completion is 2020-03-30.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03900728?
The interventions under investigation include: Auriculotherapy with needles (DEVICE), Auriculotherapy with beads (DEVICE), Placebo Adhesive disks (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03900728?
This trial is sponsored by Columbia University, which has 958 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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