Effects of Acupuncture on Symptoms of Stable Angina

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.

Conditions

Angina, Stable

Talk to us

Study Overview

On this page

Study Details

Study overview

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.

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

Effects of Acupuncture on Symptoms of Stable Angina

Condition
Angina, Stable
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Los Angeles

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

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.

For general information about clinical research, read Learn About Studies.

Eligibility Criteria

  • * 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)
  • * Treated with medical therapy for at least 1 month
  • * Experiencing symptoms at least once per week
  • * Speak and read English
  • * 21 years of age minimum
  • * Pregnancy as some acupuncture points included in the protocol are contraindicated in pregnancy
  • * Physical or cognitive limitations that will prevent informed consent or completion of study tasks
  • * Use of steroid or prescription analgesic medications
  • * Concomitant biofeedback, professional massage and acupuncture.

Ages Eligible for Study

21 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of California, Los Angeles,

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

Study Record Dates

2027-06-30