NCT07197710 Imagined Acupuncture for Postoperative Pain After Spinal Surgery
| NCT ID | NCT07197710 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Jingping Wang, MD, Ph.D. |
| Condition | Pain Management |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 120 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-10-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-09-19 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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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 120 participants in total. It began in 2025-10-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-09-19.
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Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether imagined acupuncture can reduce postoperative acute pain in adult patients undergoing spinal surgery. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does video-guided imagined acupuncture improve postoperative pain control? Does the intervention reduce opioid consumption and improve functional recovery in the immediate postoperative period? Researchers will compare the imagined acupuncture group to the control education video group to see if imagery-based intervention leads to better pain outcomes and reduced analgesic use. Participants will: Watch a 30-minute video once daily for 7 consecutive days after surgery Complete pain and function assessments during the hospital stay and postoperative follow-up
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Undergoing 1- to 2-level primary spine surgery * Aged 18 years or older * Willing and able to receive postoperative imagined acupuncture (VGAIT) * Able to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Undergoing revision surgery or procedures involving more than 3 spinal levels * History of prior spinal surgery * Intraoperative complications likely to interfere with postoperative pain assessment * Diagnosed with severe cognitive impairment or psychiatric disorders that impair participation or communication * Pregnant or breastfeeding * Unable to cooperate with treatment or pain assessments Individuals with uncorrectable vision impairment that would interfere with viewing study videos or completing study questionnaires.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07197710 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Pain Management. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07197710 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07197710 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at JWANG23@mgh.harvard.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07197710 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Boston, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07197710 clinical trial?
NCT07197710 is sponsored by Jingping Wang, MD, Ph.D.. The trial plans to enroll 120 participants.