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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: Recruiting NA study of Frailty and Thoracic, sponsored by University of Chicago.
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. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
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.
Primary Outcome
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Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Auricular Acupressure
Study Locations (1)
Illinois
- University of Chicago - Chicago
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 40 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-07-21 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-06-20 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT06516198 shows while recruiting
NCT06516198 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 40 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,505-participant average among 48 other Frailty trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower).
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 a single indexed study location in 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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