Effects of Acupuncture on Symptoms of Stable Angina

Recruiting now · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Angina, Stable

In brief

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if a standardized 12-point acupuncture protocol will reduce pain in participants with stable angina. This study addresses the critical need to reduce persistent pain for angina. The investigators long-term goal is symptom management for diverse women and men with angina, targeting additional angina burden borne of social disadvantage Participants will be randomized to a 10-acupuncture session protocol, two treatments per week for five weeks, or an attention control group. Participants will view designated, non-pain related Technology, Entertainment, Design Talks equal to the time spent receiving acupuncture (\~7.5-10 hrs.). The investigators will test the efficacy of acupuncture for stable angina/chest pain syndrome to reduce pain and symptoms, improve health-related quality of life, reduce healthcare utilization and and improve patient related health outcomes.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06311461

Run by

University of California, Los Angeles

People needed

112

Starts

2024-04-01

Expected to finish

2027-06-30

Last updated by the study team

2025-04-03

Who can join

Age: 21 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosis of stable angina or chest pain syndrome for at least 1 month (pain, pressure, or discomfort in the chest or other areas of the upper body)
• Treated with medical therapy for at least 1 month
• Experiencing symptoms at least once per week
• Speak and read English
• 21 years of age minimum

You may not qualify if…

• Pregnancy as some acupuncture points included in the protocol are contraindicated in pregnancy
• Physical or cognitive limitations that will prevent informed consent or completion of study tasks
• Use of steroid or prescription analgesic medications
• Concomitant biofeedback, professional massage and acupuncture.

Where it is running

• UCLA School of Nursing — Los Angeles, California, United States (enrolling)

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