Acupuncture for Vasectomy

Palo Alto (17 mi)

Age: 18+

Sex: Male

Travel: May be covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: N/A

Recruiting

Sponsor: Matthew Snyder

No Placebo Group

Approved in 4 jurisdictions

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This study compares auricular (ear) acupuncture and body acupuncture (Koffman protocol) versus clinic standardized pre-vasectomy medications to determine which has better outcomes at improving pre-procedural anxiety and procedural pain relief and medication usage in adult male patients following vasectomy.

Eligibility Criteria

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.

Inclusion Criteria

I am scheduled for a vasectomy.

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

Exclusion Criteria

I am currently taking medication for anxiety.

I have been diagnosed with anxiety.

I am under a pain management contract.

I have had more than one vasectomy.

I use medication for chronic pain or take benzodiazepines.

Treatment Details

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.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: AcupunctureExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Acupuncture

Group II: Standardized pre-procedure medicationsActive Control1 Intervention

The clinic standardized pre-procedure medications alone

Acupuncture is already approved in United States, European Union, China, Australia for the following indications:

🇺🇸 Approved in United States as Acupuncture for: