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NCT04208659 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Veteran Ear Acupuncture Pilot Project
A NA study of Pain and Chronic Pain, sponsored by Chillicothe VA Medical Center.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 12
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT04208659: Completed NA study of Pain and Chronic Pain, sponsored by Chillicothe VA Medical Center.
NCT04208659 is a NA study of Pain and Chronic Pain that has completed, run by Chillicothe VA Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 12 participants, below the 304-participant average among 374 other Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04208659, a NA study of Pain and Chronic Pain, has completed, sponsored by Chillicothe VA Medical Center.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 12 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Veterans who have responded well to Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA), a form of auricular acupuncture, in routine clinical practice will be invited to receive education to insert the needles themselves at home. A 3D-printed wearable prosthetic will also be explored as a means to facilitate needle placement. Primary end-points will include whether adverse events occur over a six-month period and whether the aforementioned prosthesis significantly facilitates needle placement in terms of subjective ease of administration.
Primary Outcome
The total number of self-reported adverse events other than minor self-limited bleeding (less than 1 mL per episode of acupuncture), dizziness and mild nausea will be recorded for the participants. The absolute number and percentage of participants experiencing adverse events greater than the aforementioned will be reported.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Self-administration of auricular acupuncture without prosthesis
- PROCEDURE Self-administration of auricular acupuncture with prosthesis
Study Locations (1)
Ohio
- Chillicothe VA Medical Center - Chillicothe
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 12 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-02-27 |
| Est. Completion | 2021-07-01 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT04208659 record still lists
NCT04208659 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 12 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 304-participant average among 374 other Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower).
The record links to 8 conditions, with Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Self-administration of auricular acupuncture without prosthesis is the first listed.
NCT04208659 reports a single indexed study location in Ohio.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04208659 about?
NCT04208659 is a clinical study titled "Veteran Ear Acupuncture Pilot Project". Veterans who have responded well to Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA), a form of auricular acupuncture, in routine clinical practice will be invited to receive education to insert the needles themselves at home. A 3D-printed wearable prosthetic will also be explored as a means to facilitate needle place...
What is the current status of trial NCT04208659?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 12 participants. The study started on 2020-02-27. Estimated completion is 2021-07-01.
What conditions does trial NCT04208659 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Pain, Chronic Pain, Low Back Pain, Fibromyalgia, Musculoskeletal Pain.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04208659?
The interventions under investigation include: Self-administration of auricular acupuncture without prosthesis (PROCEDURE), Self-administration of auricular acupuncture with prosthesis (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04208659?
This trial is sponsored by Chillicothe VA Medical Center, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04208659 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Ohio. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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