N/A
Completed N=11
Battlefield Auricular Acupressure (BAApress) Feasibility Study
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05939388 ↗Enrolled (actual)
11
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Dec 2024
Primary outcomePrimary: Patient Reported Pain and General Activity Scores (Visual Analogue Scale) — 65 mm
Summary
The purpose of this research study is to find out what effects (good and bad) acupressure applied to the outside of the ear (Auricular Acupressure), in addition to the standard of care medication regimen, will have on pain. This study is being done to assess whether acupressure in addition to prescribed pain medication may be of benefit in decreasing pain levels and improving overall wellbeing. This study will also evaluate the feasibility of routinely offering acupressure to patients having pain issues in addition to a psychiatric diagnosis.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Patient Reported Pain and General Activity Scores (Visual Analogue Scale) |
42.2 | — |
| PRIMARY Pain Medication Usage |
780 | — |
| SECONDARY Battlefield Auricular Acupressure (BAA) Press Question 1 - Count of Participants Somewhat Satisfied or Satisfied. |
0; 0; 0; 6; 4; 0 | — |
| SECONDARY Battlefield Auricular Acupressure (BAA) Press Question 2 - Count of Participants That Would Maybe Consider or Consider Intervention. |
8; 2; 0 | — |
| SECONDARY BAA Press Placement Survey (Interventionists Only) - Mean Time of Acupressure Seed Placement |
11.5 | — |
| SECONDARY General Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7) |
5.7 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Patients requiring admission to psychiatric emergency room who also have documented chronic or acute pain
- History of chronic or acute pain with or without opioid use disorder
- Expected length of stay at least 2-3 days at the time of recruitment
- Able to read and understand the informed consent form
Exclusion Criteria
- Since this is a feasibility pilot, only English-speaking participants will be eligible.
- Cognitive impairment (Intellectual Disability Disorder or Dementia)
- Patients who have a legal guardian
- Participants with a history of skin disease (e.g., psoriasis) involving the ear, adhesive allergy, recent scar tissue on ear, or current abrasions or cuts on ear,
- Use of some types of hearing aids (obstructing the placement of beads)
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05939388). 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.