Pragmatic Research of Acupuncture and Counseling eXtended to Inpatient Services (NCT03905720) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Pragmatic Research of Acupuncture and Counseling eXtended to Inpatient Services
United States448 participantsStarted 2019-01-17
Plain-language summary
Despite improved assessment and pharmacologic management, cancer pain is still undertreated. Using non-pharmacologic treatments alongside medications may better address patients' total pain experience by relieving physical and psychological symptoms and reducing the adverse effects of drugs. However, our knowledge of the benefits of multidisciplinary approaches in real-world hospital settings is limited. Patients want to know "How can I get the most pain relief with the fewest side effects?" This study proposal is designed to address this question by testing how combining pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic (acupuncture and pain counseling) treatments can: (1) maximize effectiveness, (2) minimize harms, and (3) align with patients' preferences.
Who can participate
Age range21 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion criteria
✓. Patients admitted to University of California San Francisco (UCSF) or Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG) with a malignant solid tumor
✓. Speak Cantonese, English, or Spanish
✓. Have an anticipated stay of ≥ 48 hours
✓. Be aged 21 or older
✓. Have pain intensity of ≥ 4 out of 10 for worst pain in the prior 24 hours when enrolled
Exclusion criteria
✕. Acupuncture contraindication
✕. Unstable medical condition (e.g., severe pulmonary disease, myocardial infarction)
✕. Admission to the psychiatric ward (e.g., for severe depression)
✕. Inability to consent (e.g., cognitive impairment)
✕. Prior involvement with the study (e.g., readmissions)
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What they're measuring
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Change in worst pain intensity assessed by the NRS