Phase 2
Completed N=75
Application of Auriculotherapy on Nursing Professional Stress Levels
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01141374 ↗Enrolled (actual)
75
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jan 2012
Primary outcomePrimary: Stress Levels After 4 Sessions (2nd Evaluation) — 49.68; 54.69; 54.00 units on a scale — p=0.352
Summary
Objectives: Randomized controlled trial aimed to assess stress levels in nursing staff and review the auriculotherapy effectiveness through semi-permanent needles and seeds.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Stress Levels After 4 Sessions (2nd Evaluation) |
49.68; 54.69; 54.00 | 0.352 |
| SECONDARY Stress Levels(3rd and 4th Evaluation) |
67.87; 59.84; 67.10; 72.62; 55.54; 69.20 | 0.023 sig |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Average and high score by the List of Stress Symptoms
- Voluntary participation in the study
- Availability of time for submission to the sessions
Exclusion Criteria
- Pregnancy
- Medical license or vacation during the period
- Low score of stress
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01141374). 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.