Status:
COMPLETED
Battlefield Acupuncture Following Shoulder Surgery
Lead Sponsor:
Keller Army Community Hospital
Collaborating Sponsors:
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Conditions:
Shoulder Injuries
Pain, Postoperative
Eligibility:
All Genders
17-55 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this randomized clinical trial is to determine the effectiveness of Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA) in addition to standard post-surgical shoulder physical therapy compared to a standard ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 17-55 Department of Defense beneficiaries (17 only if an emancipated cadet at the U.S. Military Academy)
- Prior to or within 48 hours post shoulder stabilization surgery
- Prior to or within 48 hours post rotator cuff repair surgery
Exclusion
- Self-reported pregnancy
- History of blood borne pathogens, infectious disease, or active infection
- History of metal allergy
- History of bleeding disorders or currently taking anti-coagulant medications
- Participants who are not fluent in English
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 25 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 29 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
95 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04094246
Start Date
September 25 2019
End Date
May 29 2024
Last Update
February 25 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Keller Army Community Hospital - Arvin Physical Therapy
West Point, New York, United States, 10966