Acupuncture in Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Babies

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Conditions studied: Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

In brief

This pilot study is intended to assess feasibility of auricular acupuncture in NAS infants who require pharmacologic therapy. We intend to evaluate acceptability of auricular acupuncture, infant tolerance, recruitment strategies, and methodological issues. We plan to also test and generate hypotheses in preparation to apply for funding a larger randomized controlled trial.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02062151

Run by

University of South Florida

People needed

21

Starts

2014-02-01

Expected to finish

2015-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2019-07-17

Who can join

Age: 0 and older, up to 0. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Gestational age ≥37.0 wks assessed by the obstetrical team from dating of last menstrual period, ultrasound, or best obstetric estimate
• Admitted to NICU with diagnosis of NAS requiring pharmacologic therapy
• Parents give written consent within 72 hours of infant receiving first dose of methadone

You may not qualify if…

• Helix or antihelix of ear is deformed and needle is unable to be placed
• A suspected or confirmed genetic or metabolic syndrome
• Custody retained by the Department of Children and Families
• Any skin condition involving the ear(s)
• Suspected or documented infection at the time of enrollment

Where it is running

• Tampa General Hospital — Tampa, Florida, United States

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