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NCT04216173 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Acupuncture for Headache Post-Traumatic Brain Injury: A Feasibility Study
A NA study, sponsored by University of Washington.
- Terminated
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 2
- Enrollment target
NCT04216173: Clinical Trial NA study, sponsored by University of Washington.
NCT04216173 is a NA study that was terminated before completion, run by University of Washington. The registered enrollment target is 2 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
NCT04216173, a NA study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by University of Washington.
- TERMINATED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 2 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This study evaluates and addresses challenges to implementing an acupuncture intervention for adults who have headaches after sustaining a moderate traumatic brain injury. Eligible participants will be recruited from Seattle and the surrounding areas to receive weekly acupuncture for 12 consecutive weeks. Participants will complete questionnaires to assess headache impact, depression, health-related quality of life, and cognitive function at the beginning of the study and every two weeks for the duration of the study. Participants will participate in structured interviews after the study for their views on the acceptability and tolerability of the study protocol.
Primary Outcome
Retention rate will be evaluated by the proportion of weekly acupuncture sessions completed per participant over the course of 12 consecutive weeks.
Interventions
- OTHER Acupuncture
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 2 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-02-06 |
| Est. Completion | 2020-03-12 |
| Phase | NA |
Why NCT04216173 stopped before completion
NCT04216173 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 2 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 1 intervention - of which Acupuncture is the first listed.
NCT04216173 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04216173 about?
NCT04216173 is a clinical study titled "Acupuncture for Headache Post-Traumatic Brain Injury: A Feasibility Study". This study evaluates and addresses challenges to implementing an acupuncture intervention for adults who have headaches after sustaining a moderate traumatic brain injury. Eligible participants will be recruited from Seattle and the surrounding areas to receive weekly acupuncture for 12 consecutive ...
What is the current status of trial NCT04216173?
This trial is currently terminated. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 2 participants. The study started on 2020-02-06. Estimated completion is 2020-03-12.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04216173?
The interventions under investigation include: Acupuncture (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04216173?
This trial is sponsored by University of Washington, which has 1,048 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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Where NCT04216173's enrollment target sits among peer trials
2 1997th of 2000 the lowest of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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