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NCT04218422 Battlefield Acupuncture for Pain in Hidradenitis Suppurativa

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NCT ID NCT04218422
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Wayne State University
Condition Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 32 participants
Start Date 2020-01-22
Primary Completion 2030-12-23

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Battlefield AcupunctureSham Acupuncture

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 32 participants in total. It began in 2020-01-22 with a primary completion date of 2030-12-23.

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Brief Summary

The investigators will investigate battlefield acupuncture as a treatment for the pain of hidradenitis suppurativa.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * age 18 years or older * dermatologist-confirmed diagnosis of hidradenitis suppurativa * significant pain from hidradenitis at least twice weekly * stable treatment regimen for hidradenitis during study period Exclusion Criteria: * disease or disfigurement of the ear that prevents battlefield acupuncture of the ears * other chronic pain that will interfere with the ability to rate hidradenitis pain

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04218422 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT04218422 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04218422 is actively recruiting participants. Visit ClinicalTrials.gov or contact Wayne State University to inquire about joining.

Where is the NCT04218422 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Dearborn, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04218422 clinical trial?

NCT04218422 is sponsored by Wayne State University. The trial plans to enroll 32 participants.

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