RECRUITING

Effects of Acupuncture on Symptoms of Stable Angina

Conditions

Study Overview

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Description

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if a standardized 12-point acupuncture protocol will reduce pain in participants with stable angina. This study addresses the critical need to reduce persistent pain for angina. The investigators long-term goal is symptom management for diverse women and men with angina, targeting additional angina burden borne of social disadvantage Participants will be randomized to a 10-acupuncture session protocol, two treatments per week for five weeks, or an attention control group. Participants will view designated, non-pain related Technology, Entertainment, Design Talks equal to the time spent receiving acupuncture (\~7.5-10 hrs.). The investigators will test the efficacy of acupuncture for stable angina/chest pain syndrome to reduce pain and symptoms, improve health-related quality of life, reduce healthcare utilization and and improve patient related health outcomes.

Official Title

Effects of Acupuncture on Symptoms of Stable Angina: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Quick Facts

Study Start:2024-04-01
Study Completion:2027-06-30
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06311461

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:21 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Diagnosis of stable angina or chest pain syndrome for at least 1 month (pain, pressure, or discomfort in the chest or other areas of the upper body)
  2. * Treated with medical therapy for at least 1 month
  3. * Experiencing symptoms at least once per week
  4. * Speak and read English
  5. * 21 years of age minimum
  1. * Pregnancy as some acupuncture points included in the protocol are contraindicated in pregnancy
  2. * Physical or cognitive limitations that will prevent informed consent or completion of study tasks
  3. * Use of steroid or prescription analgesic medications
  4. * Concomitant biofeedback, professional massage and acupuncture.

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Holli A. DeVon, PhD
CONTACT
3109107283
hdevon@sonnet.ucla.edu
Peter Cabezas
CONTACT
310-922-5835
pcabezas@sonnet.ucla.edu

Principal Investigator

Holli A. DeVon, PhD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of California, Los Angeles

Study Locations (Sites)

UCLA School of Nursing
Los Angeles, California, 90095
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles

  • Holli A. DeVon, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of California, Los Angeles

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2024-04-01
Study Completion Date2027-06-30

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2024-04-01
Study Completion Date2027-06-30

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Angina, Stable