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Utilizing Battlefield Acupuncture to Treat Chronic Pain
A Randomized Clinical Trial Utilizing Battlefield Acupuncture to Treat Chronic Pain in Veterans With a History of Substance Use Disorder.
Who can join
Ages 18 and older · All sexes
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Eligibility criteria include: * 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. Exclusion Criteria: * 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
About the study
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.
What is being tested
- Battlefield Acupuncture (other)
Sponsor: Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital · Participants: 125 · Started: Dec 30, 2023
Contact the study team
- Cathy M St Pierre, PhD · Phone: 781-687-2983
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06128772
Locations in the U.S.
| Massachusetts | Bedford VA Healthcare System, Bedford |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 29, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.