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Behavioural Intervention

Acupuncture for Opioid Use Disorder (AcuPOM Trial)

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Waitlist Available

Led By Jessica Bayner, MD

Research Sponsored by Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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

Must have

≥18 years old

Receiving methadone treatment at an OTP through the Montefiore network for at least 12 weeks, with no dose change in 14 days to ensure treatment stability

Must not have

Have pending surgery or invasive pain management procedure

Have an acutely or exacerbation of psychotic, suicidal, or homicidal conditions that preclude the ability to participate

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up upon completion of the study, up to four weeks

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to see how patients with chronic pain and opioid use disorder will react to acupuncture treatment and if it affects their mood. The results could help guide future studies for patients considering acupuncture for their conditions

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals with chronic pain who also struggle with opioid use disorder, including those experiencing mood swings. Participants should be interested in trying acupuncture as a treatment option.

What is being tested?

The study tests the effectiveness of Modified Battlefield Acupuncture combined with the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association protocol on chronic pain, opioid dependency, and mood changes.

What are the potential side effects?

Acupuncture may cause minor side effects such as bruising, bleeding at needle sites, dizziness or fainting. Most people find it relatively safe and experience minimal discomfort.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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

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I am 18 years old or older.

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I have been on stable methadone treatment for at least 12 weeks without any dose changes in the last 14 days.

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I experience chronic pain with a severity of at least moderate.

Exclusion Criteria

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

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I have a surgery or invasive pain procedure planned.

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I do not have severe mental health issues that would stop me from participating.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ at 0, 2, and 4 week study visits, up to four weeks total

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~at 0, 2, and 4 week study visits, up to four weeks total

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and at 0, 2, and 4 week study visits, up to four weeks total for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Acceptability/Satisfaction

Adherence to acupuncture treatments

Feasibility - Percentage Consented

+1 more

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: BFA + NADA protocolExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Modified BFA + NADA treatment, twice per week over 4 weeks for a total of 8 treatments at the clinic. All participants will also have the small seeds placed to facilitate at-home acupressure treatment

0 / 5Eligibility criteria met