Self-acupuncture study for people with migraines
Tests whether adults with migraines can learn to give themselves acupuncture.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Self-acupuncture for Migraines Feasibility Study
Key facts
- Where
- London, United KingdomSee the site
- Phase
- Phase 1/2
Where in United Kingdom
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated MedicineLondon, United KingdomNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- University of West London
- Trial code
- NCT06716944
- Record updated
- 4 December 2024
- Original description
Patients who have had a course of acupuncture at the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine to manage their migraines, and found it effective, will be taught to do self-acupuncture. This is a feasibility study so the main aim is to test the trial design but the researchers will also explore self-acupuncture's effectiveness, acceptability and safety.Read full original descriptionShow less
A Feasibility Trial of Self-Acupuncture for Patients With Migraines (SAM)
Patients who have had a course of acupuncture at the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine to manage their migraines, and found it effective, will be taught to do self-acupuncture. This is a feasibility study so the main aim is to test the trial design but the researchers will also explore self-acupuncture's effectiveness, acceptability and safety.
Inclusion: Adult patients aged 18 years old and over; Patients with migraines (when topiramate and propranolol are unsuitable); Patients who have been referred to the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine (RLHIM) for a course of at least 6 acupuncture sessions to manage their migraines; Patients who have completed a course of acupuncture for the management of their migraines at RLHIM and self-declare that they benefitted from it; Patients must have completed the course of acupuncture within the last 3 to 24 months.
Exclusion: Patients currently receiving acupuncture; Patients who have previously been taught or have practiced SA; Patients unwilling to participate (for instance due to needle phobia); Patients with severe clotting dysfunction or who bruise spontaneously; Patients unable to complete the questionnaires as judged by the researchers; Patients who are assessed as being unable to do SA (such as if they have poor hand function).