Acupuncture for Chronic Pain
(PEACE Trial)
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It is best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.
What data supports the effectiveness of acupuncture as a treatment for chronic pain?
Is acupuncture safe for treating chronic pain?
How does the treatment of Battlefield Acupuncture and Electro-Acupuncture for chronic pain differ from other treatments?
Battlefield Acupuncture and Electro-Acupuncture are unique because they involve stimulating specific points on the body with needles, sometimes using electrical currents, to relieve pain. Unlike conventional pain medications, these treatments focus on enhancing the body's natural pain-relief mechanisms and have shown effectiveness in reducing pain intensity and improving quality of life without the side effects associated with drugs.211121314
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this study is to compare two types of acupuncture with usual care on treating chronic pain. This study has three groups. Two groups will received acupuncture. One group will receive usual standard of care for 12 weeks and then will receive acupuncture. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese technique of using very thin needles inserted in the skin to treat different symptoms and illness, and to promote healing. Each group will undergo a different method of needle administration.
Research Team
Jun Mao, MD, MSCE
Principal Investigator
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Eligibility Criteria
Adults over 18 with chronic pain for at least 3 months, experiencing significant pain levels, and have musculoskeletal issues like fibromyalgia. Cancer patients can join if they've finished active treatment a month prior but not if they have metastatic disease. Excludes those with inflammatory arthritis on specific drugs, non-musculoskeletal sole pain conditions, phantom limb pain, electronic medical implants or pending disability claims.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive 10 treatments of either Electro-Acupuncture or Battle Field Acupuncture over 10 weeks
Wait List Control
Participants receive usual standard of care for 12 weeks before receiving acupuncture
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Battle Field Acupuncture
- Electro-Acupuncture
- Wait List Control
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Lead Sponsor