Effects of Acupuncture on Symptoms of Stable Angina: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other, Procedure
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if a standardized 12-point acupuncture protocol will reduce pain in participants with stable angina. This study addresses the critical need to reduce persistent pain for angina. The investigators long-term goal is symptom management for diverse women and men with angina, targeting additional angina burden borne of social disadvantage Participants will be randomized to a 10-acupuncture session protocol, two treatments per week for five weeks, or an attention control group. Participants will view designated, non-pain related Technology, Entertainment, Design Talks equal to the time spent receiving acupuncture (\ 7.5-10 hrs.). The investigators will test the efficacy of acupuncture for stable angina/chest pain syndrome to reduce pain and symptoms, improve health-related quality of life, reduce healthcare utilization and and improve patient related health outcomes.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 21
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• Diagnosis of stable angina or chest pain syndrome for at least 1 month (pain, pressure, or discomfort in the chest or other areas of the upper body)

• Treated with medical therapy for at least 1 month

• Experiencing symptoms at least once per week

• Speak and read English

• 21 years of age minimum

Locations
United States
California
UCLA School of Nursing
RECRUITING
Los Angeles
Contact Information
Primary
Holli A. DeVon, PhD
hdevon@sonnet.ucla.edu
3109107283
Backup
Peter Cabezas
pcabezas@sonnet.ucla.edu
310-922-5835
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-04-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-06-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 112
Treatments
Experimental: Acupuncture
Participants in the acupuncture group will receive a standardized Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) point prescription. Acupuncture will be administered 2 times per week for 5 weeks for a total of 10 treatments.
Active_comparator: Attention Control Group
The attention control group will view non-pain related TED talk videos over 5 weeks approximately equal to 10 hours of treatment for the acupuncture group.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Collaborators: National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), University of Illinois at Chicago
Leads: University of California, Los Angeles

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