Acupuncture study for chronic pain
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if battlefield acupuncture, a specific type of ear acupuncture using tiny needles or tacks, can help veterans with chronic pain. It may be a good option if you have a history of substance use disorder and are interested in a non-drug approach to pain relief over 16 weeks.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have a history of substance use disorder
- You have chronic pain (pain that has lasted a long time)
- You can commit to being in the study for 16 weeks
- You are not pregnant, do not have a bleeding disorder or take blood thinners, and do not have an active outer ear infection
- You do not have a PICC line, are not getting IV antibiotics, and are not afraid of needles or tacks
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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