Utilizing Battlefield Acupuncture(BFA) to Treat Chronic Pain for Homeless and at Risk Veterans.
NCT ID: NCT05417724
Last Updated: 2023-12-12
Study Results
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
34 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2022-03-28
2023-09-05
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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4\. Findings: Pending
5\. Clinical Relationships: This study is conducted to demonstrate whether or not BFA treatment will decrease pain and improve quality of life for homeless and at risk for homelessness veterans.
6\. Impact/Significance: Pending
Conditions
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Study Design
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NA
SINGLE_GROUP
TREATMENT
NONE
Study Groups
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Battlefield Acupuncture
All subjects will receive BFA treatment weekly for 12 weeks.
Battlefield Acupuncture
Battlefield Acupuncture
Interventions
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Battlefield Acupuncture
Battlefield Acupuncture
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* they are 18 years or older
* they are homeless or at risk for homelessness veterans who are enrolled in the VA Bedford Healthcare system and registered in one of the HUD-VASH or HCHV programs,
* history of chronic pain.
* Availability to participate in the study for 4 months.
If they meet these criteria, they will be asked to complete the Informed consent to enroll in the study.
Exclusion Criteria
* history of bleeding disorders or currently on blood thinning medications
* currently being treated for an active infection of the outer ear.
* currently have a PICC line in their body or are receiving IV antibiotics.
* fear of needles/tacks
* undiagnosed pain complaint
Our recruitment plan invites all eligible veterans and is just, fair, and equitable.
18 Years
100 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
FED
Responsible Party
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Cathy St. Pierre
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigators
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John Wells, PhD
Role: STUDY_CHAIR
Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
Locations
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Bedford VA Healthcare System
Bedford, Massachusetts, United States
Countries
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Provided Documents
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Document Type: Informed Consent Form
Other Identifiers
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1645513
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id