CompletedNot Applicable

Auricular Acupuncture for The Treatment of Post-Tonsillectomy Pain

United States134 participantsStarted 2012-11

Plain-language summary

The goal of this study is to assess the role of battlefield acupuncture in the reduction of pain scores status post adult tonsillectomy. Secondary goals of this study include reduction in narcotic usage, decreased nausea and vomiting, and evaluating patient factors that lend an increased risk of worsening pain or improved response with acupuncture.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Any adult patient who meets criteria and is scheduled for tonsillectomy Exclusion Criteria: * Any patient with prior use of acupuncture * Individuals under age 18 * Tonsillectomy performed with other surgical procedures, i.e UPPP, adenoidectomy, * Patients with a known personal or family history of a bleeding disorder will be excluded. * Patients with a history of kidney or liver problems will also be excluded. * Patients found to be pregnant will be excluded from participation. * Patients unwilling to enroll in the study will have the tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy performed according to current practice standards.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Reduction in VAS scores between experimental and control group

Timeframe: 2 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01790477

SponsorUnited States Naval Medical Center, San Diego

Sponsor typeFED

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2015-01

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