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Auricular Acupressure for Interstitial Cystitis (IC/BPS Trial)

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Led By Stephen Walker, PhD

Research Sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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

Must have

History of documented interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS)

Age >= 18 years

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, day 1, day 2, day 3, day 4, day 5

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IC/BPS Trial Summary

This trial examines if auricular acupressure can help reduce pain in people with IC/BPS and reduce their need for pain medication.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults over 18 with confirmed interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome who can understand English. It's not suitable for those with ear skin diseases, adhesive allergies, recent ear scars or cuts, cognitive impairments, physical inability to apply pressure to the ear, pacemaker users, certain hearing aid users, or anyone with acute illnesses or psychiatric conditions affecting study participation.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests auricular acupressure's effectiveness in reducing pain and lessening the need for pain medication in patients suffering from interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome. Participants will receive auricular acupressure therapy and their responses will be monitored.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

While specific side effects are not detailed for auricular acupressure in this summary, potential general concerns may include discomfort at the application site on the ear or an allergic reaction if one has a sensitivity to materials used.

IC/BPS Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I have a documented history of interstitial cystitis or bladder pain.

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I am 18 years old or older.

IC/BPS Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, day 1, day 2, day 3, day 4, day 5

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, day 1, day 2, day 3, day 4, day 5

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, day 1, day 2, day 3, day 4, day 5 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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

Primary outcome measures

Change in Pain, Enjoyment, and General Activity (PEG) Assessment Scores

Pain scores using Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)

Secondary outcome measures

Auricular Acupressure Acceptability - Feedback

Auricular Acupressure Acceptability - Likert scale scores

Auricular Acupressure Acceptability - auricular acupressure

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IC/BPS Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Auricular Acupressure (AA) GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will receive the AA intervention over a 5 day period in addition to their Standard of Care treatment for Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS), and complete daily study questionnaires

0 / 2Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Wake Forest University Health SciencesLead Sponsor

1,239 Previous Clinical Trials

1,004,163 Total Patients Enrolled

Stephen Walker, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorWake Forest University Health Sciences

2 Previous Clinical Trials

110 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Auricular Acupressure Therapy (Other) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05857020 — N/A

Urological Diseases Research Study Groups: Auricular Acupressure (AA) Group

Urological Diseases Clinical Trial 2023: Auricular Acupressure Therapy Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05857020 — N/A

Auricular Acupressure Therapy (Other) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05857020 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does the study's criteria stipulate a minimum age requirement?

"This research study is open to participants of legal age (18+) and up to 80 years old."

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What is the intent behind this clinical experiment?

"The primary outcome measure of this study, to be taken on Day 5, will be the Change in Pain, Enjoyment and General Activity (PEG) Assessment Scores. Secondary outcomes include the Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS), Auricular Acupressure Acceptability - Likert scale scores and Auricular Acupressure Acceptability - yes/no question. These assessments range from 0-52 points for PCS measuring rumination, magnification and helplessness; a five point likert scale based questionnaire gauging satisfaction with treatment; and an affirmative or negative response regarding willingness to use auricular acupressure again"

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Is it possible to become part of this research endeavor?

"Eligibility to participate in this research requires a diagnosis of chronic pain and age between 18-80. The study is looking for 20 participants in total."

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Are there any vacancies available for individuals wishing to participate in this clinical trial?

"Per the information stored on clinicaltrials.gov, this research trial is no longer recruiting patients; its first posting was on May 1st 2023 and it has been recently updated for the final time on May 3rd 2023. Nevertheless, there are 1888 other studies currently open to participants looking to get involved in medical trials."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Auricular Acupressure Therapy for Patients With IC/BPS

2024. "Auricular Acupressure Therapy for Patients With IC/BPS". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05857020.

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