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N/ACompleted· 56 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Gabapentin +3 moredrug
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Effect of Acupuncture and Pain Medication on Radicular Pain Using QST

Massachusetts General Hospital·interventional·Posted Sep 5, 2012·Updated Apr 23, 2024

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Acupuncture, Sham Acupuncture, and 2 other interventions for Pain. Completed, enrolled 56 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

In this aim, we propose to conduct a double blinded, placebo-controlled, and randomized clinical trial to compare the clinical effectiveness of radicular pain relief by either acupuncture therapy or a course of pain medication (e.g., Gabapentin) using Quantitative Sensory Testing (QST).

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsPain
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsNational Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
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First PostedSep 5, 2012
Enrollment StartDec 1, 2012
Primary CompletionDec 1, 2021
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 9 yearsPosted 13.8 years ago

Interventions

Acupunctureother

In true acupuncture the needles penetrate the skin.

Sham Acupunctureother

In sham acupuncture the needles do not penetrate the skin.

Gabapentindrug

Gabapentin is a commonly prescribed drug used to treat neuropathic pain.

Sham Gabapentindrug

Benadryl or diphenhydramine is used as a placebo as it could mimic some common side effects of gabapentin (i.e. sedation, drowsiness, lightheadedness)