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Pain, Craving, and Anxiety measures for Opioid Use Disorder

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Waitlist Available

Research Sponsored by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up assessed per participant, over the course of participation - an average of 4 weeks

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Study Summary

"This trial is looking at how Low Intensity Focused Ultrasound (LIFU) affects pain, cravings, and anxiety in a group of patients with various health conditions."

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals with chronic pain, opioid use disorder, and anxiety disorders. The eligibility criteria are not fully listed here, so additional requirements may apply.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study investigates the effects of Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (LIFU) on reducing pain, cravings related to opioid use, and symptoms of anxiety in patients with these conditions.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Potential side effects are not specified here. However, as LIFU is a non-invasive procedure, it's generally considered safe with minimal side effects.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ assessed per participant, over the course of participation - an average of 4 weeks

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~assessed per participant, over the course of participation - an average of 4 weeks

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and assessed per participant, over the course of participation - an average of 4 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Changes in Blood Pressure (BP)

Changes in Heart Rate (HR)

Changes in Respiration Rate (RR)

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Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Pain, Craving, and Anxiety measuresExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

Multi visit - LIFU/Sham. Participants will complete pain, craving, and anxiety measures pre and post intervention.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityLead Sponsor

141 Previous Clinical Trials

27,741 Total Patients Enrolled

Washington DC VA Medical CenterUNKNOWN

1 Previous Clinical Trials

78 Total Patients Enrolled

Salem VA Medical CenterUNKNOWN

1 Previous Clinical Trials

8 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is the clinical trial open to participants younger than 75 years old?

"To be considered for this study, individuals must be at least 18 years old but not exceed 65 years of age."

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Are researchers still actively enrolling participants for this medical study?

"As per clinicaltrials.gov, this specific research endeavor is currently not in the process of enlisting participants. The trial information was originally made public on April 1st, 2024 and last revised on March 4th, 2024. Despite its temporary closure for recruitment, there are over a thousand other trials open to patient enrollment presently."

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Is it possible for me to participate in this research study?

"Individuals eligible for participation in this research must be aged between 18 and 65 years and have chronic pain. The study will enroll approximately 25 participants."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound and the Complex Patient

Wynn Legon 2024. "Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound and the Complex Patient". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06297200.

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