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Acupuncture for Chronic Pain in Veterans
Study Summary
This trial will study whether using acupuncture can help reduce pain in homeless veterans.
- Chronic Pain
- Acupuncture
- Homelessness
- Pain
- Veterans
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Study Objectives
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- You have had bleeding problems before or are currently taking medication to thin your blood.You are afraid of needles.You have unexplained pain that has not been diagnosed by a doctor.Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and are part of specific housing programs.You have a history of long-lasting pain.
- Group 1: Battlefield Acupuncture
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the enrollment capacity of this research program?
"Indeed, clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this trial has been open for recruitment since March 28th 2022 and is actively searching for 35 participants at a single location."
Is enrollment available for this research trial at present?
"Indeed, clinicaltrials.gov shows that recruitment is ongoing for this medical trial which was initially posted on March 28th 2022 and recently revised June 9th of the same year. 35 participants must be recruited from a single site."
What criteria have been established to determine the optimal participants for this research?
"To become part of this medical trial, individuals aged 18-100 must meet the following criteria: they are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless veterans registered with VA Bedford Healthcare System and one of either HUD-VASH or HCHV programs, have a history of chronic pain, be able to commit to 4 months worth of study participation. If these requirements are met, candidates will then need to sign an Informed Consent form."
Does the age restriction for this research include individuals over 55?
"This trial only permits applicants aged 18 to 100, while there are 106 medical studies for minors and 627 trials specifically targeting seniors."
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