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Acupuncture for Vasectomy

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Recruiting

Research Sponsored by Matthew Snyder

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Scheduled for a vasectomy

Male active duty members and DoD beneficiaries aged 25 years or older

Must not have

Current anxiolytic medication

Diagnosis of anxiety

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up day: 0 (pre-procedure), 0 (post-procedure),1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial found that acupuncture was better than medication for reducing anxiety and pain before and after vasectomy.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for male active duty members and DoD beneficiaries, aged 25 or older, who are scheduled for a vasectomy at Nellis Air Force Base. It's not open to those with blood/injury phobia, anxiety disorders, needle shock history, on anxiolytics or chronic pain meds, or with past vasovagal responses.

What is being tested?

The study is testing if auricular (ear) acupuncture and body acupuncture following the Koffman protocol can better manage pre-procedural anxiety and pain during a vasectomy compared to standard pre-procedure medications given in clinics.

What are the potential side effects?

While the side effects of acupuncture are generally minimal, they may include slight bleeding or bruising at needle sites, mild discomfort during needle insertion, dizziness or fainting.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am scheduled for a vasectomy.

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I am a male over 25 years old and either active duty or a DoD beneficiary.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I am currently taking medication for anxiety.

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I have been diagnosed with anxiety.

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I am under a pain management contract.

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I have had more than one vasectomy.

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I use medication for chronic pain or take benzodiazepines.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ day: 0 (pre-procedure), 0 (post-procedure),1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~day: 0 (pre-procedure), 0 (post-procedure),1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and day: 0 (pre-procedure), 0 (post-procedure),1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14 for reporting.