Examining the Effect of Acupuncture on Sleep Difficulties Related to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group
Conditions studied: Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders
In brief
The purpose of this study was to examine if group ear acupuncture improves Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder sleep difficulties among veterans who participated in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. This study also examined the degree of veteran acceptance for a group ear acupuncture procedure.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT00868517
- Run by
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
- People needed
- 35
- Starts
- 2009-10-01
- Expected to finish
- 2011-12-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2015-04-28
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Combat veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom conflicts;
- Diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) per Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM) IV criteria;
- Have insomnia as indicated by a score equal to or greater than 8 on the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI);
- Diagnosis of insomnia made after PTSD diagnosis; and
- If on psychotropic medications, must be on stable psychotropic medication regimen for one month prior to enrollment in study.
You may not qualify if…
- Does not speak English;
- Not competent to sign informed consent;
- History of moderate or severe traumatic brain injury
- Start use of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) or Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP) during the study.
- Experiencing severe psychiatric illness defined as suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, or psychosis;
- History of substance abuse Dependence (as defined per DSM IV criteria) during the one year preceding enrollment in the study OR history of illicit substance use for 3 months prior to study enrollment OR positive Audit C score at study enrollment (defined as score of 5 and above).
- Received acupuncture during past 3 months.
- On Coumadin, Heparin, or Lovenox
- Pregnancy
Where it is running
- Washington DC VA Medical Center, Washington, DC — Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
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