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NCT05939388 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Battlefield Auricular Acupressure (BAApress) Feasibility Study
A NA study, sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 11
- Enrollment target
NCT05939388: Completed NA study, sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences.
NCT05939388 is a NA study that has completed, run by Wake Forest University Health Sciences. The registered enrollment target is 11 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT05939388, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 11 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The purpose of this research study is to find out what effects (good and bad) acupressure applied to the outside of the ear (Auricular Acupressure), in addition to the standard of care medication regimen, will have on pain. This study is being done to assess whether acupressure in addition to prescribed pain medication may be of benefit in decreasing pain levels and improving overall wellbeing. This study will also evaluate the feasibility of routinely offering acupressure to patients having pain issues in addition to a psychiatric diagnosis.
Primary Outcome
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for Pain is marked by subject on a line that ranges from 0mm to 100mm. The study team will measure where the participant marks to the nearest mm which will provide a score. Higher scores denote higher pain with higher levels of activity.
Interventions
- DEVICE Auricular Acupressure Pads
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 11 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-11-14 |
| Est. Completion | 2024-03-01 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT05939388 record still lists
NCT05939388 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 11 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Auricular Acupressure Pads is the first listed.
NCT05939388 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05939388 about?
NCT05939388 is a clinical study titled "Battlefield Auricular Acupressure (BAApress) Feasibility Study". The purpose of this research study is to find out what effects (good and bad) acupressure applied to the outside of the ear (Auricular Acupressure), in addition to the standard of care medication regimen, will have on pain. This study is being done to assess whether acupressure in addition to prescr...
What is the current status of trial NCT05939388?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 11 participants. The study started on 2023-11-14. Estimated completion is 2024-03-01.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05939388?
The interventions under investigation include: Auricular Acupressure Pads (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05939388?
This trial is sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences, which has 1,140 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT05939388's enrollment target sits among peer trials
11 1927th of 2000 higher than 74 of 2,000 other NA trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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