Comparing Acupuncture, BioModulator, and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Symptomatic Treatment of Chronic Pain.
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Chronic Pain, Depression, PTSD Symptoms, Sleep
In brief
The primary objective of this preliminary study is to compare the Tennant BioModulator with Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Traditional Chinese Acupuncture for the management of chronic pain among injured service members. The secondary objective is to investigate any associative effects or benefits on sleep, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms, or depression.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT01752010
- Run by
- Samueli Institute for Information Biology
- People needed
- 98
- Starts
- 2010-05-01
- Expected to finish
- 2014-04-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2015-05-19
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 60. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Subjects must be Injured service members between the ages of 18 and 60, inclusive;
- The pain must have been present for 3 months or greater prior to entry into the study;
- Subjects must agree to follow the medication regime as directed by the pain clinic provider for the duration of the study;
- Subjects must be able to speak and read English and understand study procedures
You may not qualify if…
- Epilepsy
- Pregnancy, or considering pregnancy within the study time-frame
- Pacemaker
- History of cardiac arrhythmias
- Implantable devices (AICD, pump, etc.)
- Surgical intervention during the past month for the treatment of low back pain or its underlying etiology
- Documented history of prescription medication abuse
- Abuse of illicit drugs within the last 6 months
- Participation in a clinical trial for an investigational drug and/or agent within 30 days prior to screening
Where it is running
- Brooke Army Medical Center — Fort Sam Houston, Texas, United States
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