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NCT06128538 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Implementing Group Battlefield Acupuncture in CCRCs for the Treatment of Chronic Lower Back Pain
A NA study, sponsored by Korey Kennelty.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 11
- Enrollment target
NCT06128538 is a NA study that has completed, run by Korey Kennelty. The registered enrollment target is 11 participants.
The verdict
NCT06128538, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Korey Kennelty.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 11 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Lower back pain (LBP) is one of the most common causes of disability, with 68% of adults over 60 years of age suffering from chronic Lower Back Pain (cLBP). In addition to the exacerbation of physical, social and emotional health issues, LBP has a staggeringly high US economic burden. Community-dwelling older adults experience a significant amount of chronic pain and treatments that are effective in their younger adult counterparts (e.g., pain medications, exercise) are often not safe or feasible. Our long-term goal is to decrease cLBP and improve function in older adults residing in continuing care retirement communities (CCRC). Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA), a promising treatment for cLBP, is an auricular (ear-based) treatment intended to compliment traditional allopathic medical treatments for acute and chronic pain. Auricular acupuncture has been implemented and used widely in the US military. Despite emerging evidence supporting the use of BFA in chronic pain, BFA has not been used to treat older adults with cLBP residing in CCRC. To this end, we propose an adapted group BFA protocol for CCRC residents. We will determine the feasibility and acceptability of implementing group BFA for cLBP at the University of Iowa (UI) Family Medicine-affiliated CCRCs by evaluating patient participation rates and retention, comfort with the protocol and satisfaction with the sessions, protocol delivery and ease of use. We will also determine treatment effectiveness by evaluating pain scales in cLBP, pain medication use, mobility, and falls. Data obtained from this study will inform the design of a future clinical trial testing group BFA for the management of cLBP in older adults.
Interventions
- DEVICE Auricular acupuncture
- BEHAVIORAL Visual Analog Scale for Pain
- BEHAVIORAL Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 11 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-10-30 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-08-15 |
| Phase | NA |
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The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06128538 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 11 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Korey Kennelty, which has 5 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Auricular acupuncture is the first listed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06128538 about?
NCT06128538 is a clinical study titled "Implementing Group Battlefield Acupuncture in CCRCs for the Treatment of Chronic Lower Back Pain". Lower back pain (LBP) is one of the most common causes of disability, with 68% of adults over 60 years of age suffering from chronic Lower Back Pain (cLBP). In addition to the exacerbation of physical, social and emotional health issues, LBP has a staggeringly high US economic burden. Community-dwel...
What is the current status of trial NCT06128538?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 11 participants. The study started on 2024-10-30. Estimated completion is 2025-08-15.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06128538?
The interventions under investigation include: Auricular acupuncture (DEVICE), Visual Analog Scale for Pain (BEHAVIORAL), Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06128538?
This trial is sponsored by Korey Kennelty, which has 5 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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