Acupressure to Treat Nausea and Vomiting in HIV/AIDS Patients
- Conditions
- HIV Infections
- Registration Number
- NCT00017823
- Lead Sponsor
- National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to see whether acupressure (acupuncture using pressure applied by the hands instead of needles) can help nausea and vomiting in persons with HIV/AIDS.
- Detailed Description
This is a Phase I trial (a study to evaluate effectiveness in a small number of patients). Patients will get 4 acupressure treatments and will wear acupressure wristbands for 1 week. Patients will write down all drugs they take and will make a note of when they get nausea and vomiting. They also will give written answers to different questions. No drugs will be given as part of this study. Patients will be paid for participating.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- Not specified
- Are HIV-positive.
- Have nausea and/or vomiting an average of 2 times per day for at least 1 week.
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
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Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Columbia Univ School of Nursing / Center for AIDS Research
🇺🇸New York, New York, United States