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NCT06516198 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Auricular Acupressure in Prehabilitation

A NA study of Frailty and Thoracic, sponsored by University of Chicago.

Recruiting
Registry status
NA
Development phase
40
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT06516198 is a NA study of Frailty and Thoracic that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of Chicago. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, below the 1,505-participant average among 48 other Frailty trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT06516198, a NA study of Frailty and Thoracic, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of Chicago.

RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
40 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Complementary medicine is recognized for its ability to enhance appetite, increase energy, reduce anxiety, decrease pain, and improve sleep, among many other benefits. Acupuncture is among the most frequent types of complementary medicine practiced in the US, and Medicare currently includes back pain as a reimbursable indication for this therapy. Acupuncture-related therapies may enhance efforts at prehabilitation in candidates for major lung resection.

Interventions

  • OTHER Auricular Acupressure

Study Locations (1)

Illinois

  • University of Chicago - Chicago

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 40 participants
Start Date 2025-07-21
Est. Completion 2027-06-20
Phase NA

Sponsor

University of Chicago

796 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06516198

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06516198 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 1,505-participant average among 48 other Frailty trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). The listed sponsor is University of Chicago, which has 796 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 8 conditions, with Frailty appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Auricular Acupressure is the first listed.

NCT06516198 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Illinois.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT06516198 about?

NCT06516198 is a clinical study titled "Auricular Acupressure in Prehabilitation". Complementary medicine is recognized for its ability to enhance appetite, increase energy, reduce anxiety, decrease pain, and improve sleep, among many other benefits. Acupuncture is among the most frequent types of complementary medicine practiced in the US, and Medicare currently includes back pai...

What is the current status of trial NCT06516198?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 40 participants. The study started on 2025-07-21. Estimated completion is 2027-06-20.

What conditions does trial NCT06516198 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Frailty, Thoracic, Lobectomy, Segmentectomy, Prehabilitation.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06516198?

The interventions under investigation include: Auricular Acupressure (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06516198?

This trial is sponsored by University of Chicago, which has 796 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT06516198 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Illinois. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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