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NCT06716411 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Confirming the Effects of Acupuncture Treatments to Relieve Symptoms of Gulf War Illness

A NA study of Wounds and Injuries and Gulf War Syndrome, sponsored by University of Utah.

Recruiting
Registry status
NA
Development phase
200
Enrollment target
10
Study locations

NCT06716411 is a NA study of Wounds and Injuries and Gulf War Syndrome that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of Utah. The registered enrollment target is 200 participants, below the 497-participant average among 27 other Wounds and Injuries trials with a reported enrollment target (60% lower). The trial reports 10 study locations across 8 states.

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The verdict

NCT06716411, a NA study of Wounds and Injuries and Gulf War Syndrome, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of Utah.

RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
200 participants
Enrollment target
10
Study locations

Study Summary

This unblinded Phase II clinical trial will test the effects of individualized acupuncture treatments offered in extant acupuncture practices in the community; practitioners will have had at least 5 years of experience plus additional training provided by the study. Veterans with diagnosed symptoms of Gulf War Illness will be randomized to either six months of biweekly acupuncture treatments (group 1, n=100) or 2 months of waitlist followed by weekly acupuncture treatments (group 2, n=100). Measurements were taken at baseline, 2, 4 and 6 months. The primary outcome is the SF-36 physical component scale score (SF-36P).

Interventions

  • DEVICE Acupuncture

Study Locations (10)

California

  • University of California, Berkeley - Berkeley
  • Various - Los Angeles

Colorado

  • Various - Colorado Springs
  • Various - Denver

Florida

  • Various - Tampa

Massachusetts

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Boston

Texas

  • Various - Dallas

Utah

  • University of Utah - Salt Lake City

Virginia

  • Various - Fairfax

Washington

  • Various - Seattle

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 200 participants
Start Date 2026-02-03
Est. Completion 2028-09-30
Phase NA

Sponsor

University of Utah

818 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06716411

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06716411 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 200 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 497-participant average among 27 other Wounds and Injuries trials with a reported enrollment target (60% lower). The listed sponsor is University of Utah, which has 818 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 6 conditions, with Wounds and Injuries appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Acupuncture is the first listed.

NCT06716411 reports 10 study locations spanning 8 distinct geographic areas - top geographies include California, Colorado, Florida.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT06716411 about?

NCT06716411 is a clinical study titled "Confirming the Effects of Acupuncture Treatments to Relieve Symptoms of Gulf War Illness". This unblinded Phase II clinical trial will test the effects of individualized acupuncture treatments offered in extant acupuncture practices in the community; practitioners will have had at least 5 years of experience plus additional training provided by the study. Veterans with diagnosed symptoms ...

What is the current status of trial NCT06716411?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 200 participants. The study started on 2026-02-03. Estimated completion is 2028-09-30.

What conditions does trial NCT06716411 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Wounds and Injuries, Gulf War Syndrome, Persian Gulf Syndrome, Multiple Chronic Illnesses, Occupational Diseases.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06716411?

The interventions under investigation include: Acupuncture (DEVICE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06716411?

This trial is sponsored by University of Utah, which has 818 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT06716411 being conducted?

This trial has 10 study locations across California, Colorado, Florida, Massachusetts, Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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