N/A
Completed N=30
Pilot of Acupuncture to Improve Quality of Life in Veterans With TBI and PTSD
Post-traumatic Stress Disorders
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01060553 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
30
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Nov 2014
Primary outcomePrimary: SF-36 — 35.2; 39.0; 41.2; 44.5 units on a scale — p=.15
Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine if acupuncture improves Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms among veterans who participated in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. This study will also examine the degree of veteran acceptance for acupuncture.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY SF-36 |
35.2; 39.0; 41.2; 44.5 | .15 |
| SECONDARY Pittsburgh Sleep Index |
2.4; 2.1; 2.4; 1.7; 2.6; 1.7 | .34 |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Diagnosis or positive screen test for PTSD.
- Combat veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom conflicts.
Exclusion Criteria
- Unable to travel to East Orange VA for 12 consecutive weeks, biweekly for treatment.
- Does not speak English.
- Acupuncture or CBT treatment within the previous six months.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01060553). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.