Tapping in Together: A Pilot Study on Group Acupuncture for Ketamine Experience Integration

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Acupuncture

In brief

The goal of this pilot trial is to learn about using acupuncture for ketamine experience integration in adults aged 21-65 who are medically cleared for a ketamine prescription. The aim is to inform future controlled trials investigating efficacy by evaluating the success of: * recruitment * retention * assessment procedures * implementation of group acupuncture interventions performed just after a ketamine experience Participants will be given acupuncture in a group setting after a small-group ketamine experience. The following day, participants will be asked to complete a few brief surveys about their experience.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06070090

Run by

Academy of Oriental Medicine Austin

People needed

15

Starts

2023-10-09

Expected to finish

2024-03-01

Last updated by the study team

2025-06-27

Who can join

Age: 21 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• between ages 21-65
• participant in a group ketamine experience between October 1, 2023 and February 28, 2024

You may not qualify if…

• currently pregnant or breastfeeding
• has a terminal illness
• does not pass medical clearance for ketamine prescription

Where it is running

• Cardea Ketamine Space — New York, New York, United States

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