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Battlefield Acupuncture for Chronic Lower Back Pain

N/A
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Stephanie K. Bunt
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Chronic lower back pain musculo-skeletal diagnosis
Adults >65 years residing at the Oaknoll Community Center
Must not have
Prior BFA acupuncture treatment
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline to 24 weeks
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to reduce chronic lower back pain in older adults living in continuing care retirement communities using Battlefield Acupuncture, a promising ear-based treatment.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 65 with chronic lower back pain who live at the Oaknoll Community Center and can move around (with or without help). They must be patients of UIHC. People with a history of battlefield acupuncture treatment or diagnosed dementia cannot participate.
What is being tested?
The study tests group Battlefield Acupuncture, an ear-based acupuncture method, to see if it helps older adults in retirement communities manage chronic lower back pain better than current treatments. It will look at how feasible and satisfying this approach is for participants.
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects are not listed, auricular acupuncture may sometimes cause minor discomfort, bleeding, infection at the puncture sites, dizziness or fainting.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I have long-term lower back pain from a muscle or bone condition.
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I am over 65 years old and live at the Oaknoll Community Center.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have previously received BFA acupuncture treatment.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline to 24 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline to 24 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Pain Scale after acupuncture sessions

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Acupuncture ArmExperimental Treatment3 Interventions
No control
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Visual Analog Scale for Pain
2017
N/A
~70
Auricular acupuncture
2013
Completed Phase 3
~1090

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Stephanie K. BuntLead Sponsor
Korey KenneltyLead Sponsor
3 Previous Clinical Trials
1,246 Total Patients Enrolled
~13 spots leftby Jun 2025
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