Utilizing Battlefield Acupuncture to Treat Chronic Pain

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.

Conditions

Chronic Pain, Substance Use Disorders

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Study overview

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.

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

Utilizing Battlefield Acupuncture to Treat Chronic Pain

Condition
Chronic Pain
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Bedford

Bedford VA Healthcare System, Bedford, Massachusetts, United States, 01730

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.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * they are 18 years or older
  • * they have a history of substance use disorder,
  • * history of chronic pain
  • * availability to participate in the study for 16 weeks.
  • * female veterans who are pregnant.
  • * history of bleeding disorders or currently on older blood thinning medications that cause excessive bleeding.
  • * 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.
  • * fear of needles/tacks, and/or
  • * undiagnosed pain complaint

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital,

Study Record Dates

2026-12-30