NCT05417724

Utilizing Battlefield Acupuncture(BFA) to Treat Chronic Pain for Homeless and at Risk Veterans.

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 34 (actual)
• Sponsor: Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital · Federal
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 100 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This research study will evaluate the effectiveness of utilizing Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA) on homeless and at risk for homelessness veterans with chronic pain for 12 weeks.

Detailed description

Methodology: This is a mixed methods prospective design study. A total of 35 subjects will be recruited for this study. The primary study outcome variables are: pain level- pre and post treatment, stress, mood and usual activity levels, sleep patterns and behavioral factors such as ; anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, substance use and housing stability. 4\. Findings: Pending 5\. Clinical Relationships: This study is conducted to demonstrate whether or not BFA treatment will decrease pain and improve quality of life for homeless and at risk for homelessness veterans. 6\. Impact/Significance: Pending

Conditions

• Acupuncture
• Homelessness
• Pain
• Veterans

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Battlefield Acupuncture	Battlefield Acupuncture

Timeline

• Start date: 2022-03-28
• Primary completion: 2023-09-05
• Completion: 2023-09-05
• First posted: 2022-06-14
• Last updated: 2023-12-12

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States