NCT06311461Recruiting
Effects of Acupuncture on Symptoms of Stable Angina
Effects of Acupuncture on Symptoms of Stable Angina: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 3 Apr 2025 · Not updated for over 12 months - ask the site whether it is still open
Brief summary (registry, in English)
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if a standardized 12-point acupuncture protocol will reduce pain in participants with stable angina. This study addresses the critical need to reduce persistent pain for angina. The investigators long-term goal is symptom management for diverse women and men with angina, targeting additional angina burden borne of social disadvantage Participants will be randomized to a 10-acupuncture session protocol, two treatments per week for five weeks, or an attention control group. Participants will view designated, non-pain related Technology, Entertainment, Design Talks equal to the time spent receiving acupuncture (\~7.5-10 hrs.). The investigators will test the efficacy of acupuncture for stable angina/chest pain syndrome to reduce pain and symptoms, improve health-related quality of life, reduce healthcare utilization and and improve patient related health outcomes.
- Status (registry)
- Recruiting
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 112 (estimated)
- First submitted
- 21 Feb 2024
- Start date
- 1 Apr 2024
- Primary completion date
- 31 Dec 2026
- Lead sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
- Diseases
- Coronary artery disease
- NCT number
- NCT06311461
What you commit to
- Study type: Interventional
- Planned participants: 112
- From 1 Apr 2024 to the primary completion date, 31 Dec 2026
- 1 site in 1 country
- Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them
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Who cannot take part
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Prior treatment
- Use of steroid or prescription analgesic medications
- Concomitant biofeedback, professional massage and acupuncture.
Other
- Pregnancy as some acupuncture points included in the protocol are contraindicated in pregnancy
- Physical or cognitive limitations that will prevent informed consent or completion of study tasks
Who the study is looking for
- Diagnosis of stable angina or chest pain syndrome for at least 1 month (pain, pressure, or discomfort in the chest or other areas of the upper body)
- Treated with medical therapy for at least 1 month
- Experiencing symptoms at least once per week
- Speak and read English
- 21 years of age minimum
Age in the registry: 21 years to - · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers
Sites (1)
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| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA School of Nursing Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Los Angeles | United States | Recruiting |
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