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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: Recruiting NA study of Wounds and Injuries and Gulf War Syndrome, sponsored by University of Utah.
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. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
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).
Primary Outcome
Ten items addressing physical functioning which are part of a short-form health survey with 36 questions. Scores range between 0 and 100 with higher scores indicating better function.
Conditions Studied
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
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 200 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-02-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2028-09-30 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT06716411 shows while recruiting
NCT06716411 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 200 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 497-participant average among 27 other Wounds and Injuries trials with a reported enrollment target (60% lower).
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 lists 10 locations in 8 states (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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