Utilizing Battlefield Acupuncture(BFA) to Treat Chronic Pain for Homeless and at Risk Veterans.
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 34
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Reduction in pain
研究概览
简要总结
This research study will evaluate the effectiveness of utilizing Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA) on homeless and at risk for homelessness veterans with chronic pain for 12 weeks.
详细描述
Methodology: This is a mixed methods prospective design study. A total of 35 subjects will be recruited for this study. The primary study outcome variables are: pain level- pre and post treatment, stress, mood and usual activity levels, sleep patterns and behavioral factors such as ; anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, substance use and housing stability.
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Findings: Pending
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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.
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Impact/Significance: Pending
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Na
- 干预模型
- Single Group
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 100 Years（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Eligibility criteria include:
- •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.
排除标准
- •female veterans who are pregnant
- •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.
结局指标
主要结局
Reduction in pain
时间窗: 4 months
Whether the use of BFA on veterans with chronic pain will decrease pain. Questionnaire. The pain scale is based on 0-10 with a higher score indicating an increase in pain and the lower score indicating a decrease in pain level.
次要结局
- Change in pain may impact behavioral health issues.(4 months)
- Change in pain may impact housing stability(4 months)
- Change in pain may impact substance use.(4 months)
研究者
Cathy St. Pierre
Principal Investigator
Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital