RECRUITING

Utilizing Battlefield Acupuncture to Treat Chronic Pain

Study Overview

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Description

This research study will evaluate the effectiveness of utilizing Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA) on veterans with with a history of substance use disorder and chronic pain for 8 weeks. Primary Aim: The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of using BFA to treat chronic pain in veterans with a history of substance use disorder. Secondary Aim: This study will also evaluate the impact that BFA treatment for pain may have on subjects' stress, mood and sleep patterns over 8 weeks. In addition, each subject will be complete behavioral research tools to measure: depression, anxiety, and substance use at 3 different points in this study. Hypothesis: The use of BFA on veterans with chronic pain will decrease their pain and substance use and improve their quality of life.

Official Title

A Randomized Clinical Trial Utilizing Battlefield Acupuncture to Treat Chronic Pain in Veterans With a History of Substance Use Disorder.

Quick Facts

Study Start:2023-12-30
Study Completion:2026-12-30
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06128772

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * they are 18 years or older
  2. * they have a history of substance use disorder,
  3. * history of chronic pain
  4. * availability to participate in the study for 16 weeks.
  1. * female veterans who are pregnant.
  2. * history of bleeding disorders or currently on older blood thinning medications that cause excessive bleeding.
  3. * currently being treated for an active infection of the outer ear (relative contraindication). -- currently have a PICC line in their body or are receiving IV antibiotics.
  4. * fear of needles/tacks, and/or
  5. * undiagnosed pain complaint

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Cathy M St Pierre, PhD
CONTACT
781-687-2983
Cathy.StPierre@va.gov

Study Locations (Sites)

Bedford VA Healthcare System
Bedford, Massachusetts, 01730
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2023-12-30
Study Completion Date2026-12-30

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2023-12-30
Study Completion Date2026-12-30

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • Veterans
  • chronic pain
  • Substance Use History
  • Battlefield Acupuncture

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Chronic Pain
  • Substance Use Disorders