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Study NCT ID:
NCT00320138
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2012-01-12
First Post:
2006-04-27
Brief Title:
Acupuncture for the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Among Military Personnel
Sponsor:
Henry M Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
Organization:
Henry M Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
Study Overview
Official Title:
Acupuncture for the Treatment of Trauma Survivors
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2012-01
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of acupuncture as a treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD among military personnel
Detailed Description:
Untreated Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD leads to decreased force readiness and increased health care utilization Yet service members with the disorder may be resistant to traditional treatments or find them undesirable because of side-effects stigma and long-term commitment Acupuncture which has few known side effects holds promise as an effective treatment option for PTSD Acupuncture has been shown to improve well-being and has been successfully used to treat stress anxiety and pain conditions In order to test the efficacy of acupuncture for treating the symptoms of PTSD-measured by the PTSD Checklist PCL-a 12-week randomized waitlist-controlled trial will be conducted using a sample of 75 active duty military personnel Participants will receive an eight-session acupuncture treatment and will be evaluated throughout the study by way of clinical assessments and an independent assessing acupuncturist
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None