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N/ACompleted· 39 enrolled
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Acupuncture Treatment for Chronic Post-traumatic Headache in Individuals With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

HealthPartners Institute·interventional·Posted Apr 30, 2020·Updated Jan 27, 2025

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Acupuncture for Chronic Post-traumatic Headache and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Completed, enrolled 39 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

The purpose of the study is to determine the effect of a low vs. high dose of acupuncture treatment in individuals with chronic post-traumatic headache (CPTH). A total of 36 people with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) suffering from CPTH will be enrolled in this study to receive acupuncture treatment for 5 weeks. Participants will be randomized into two groups: 1) Low Acupuncture group (5 treatments) and 2) High Acupuncture group (10 treatments). It is hypothesized that both treatment groups will have decreased headaches, but that 10 treatments will greater alleviate headaches when compared to 5 treatments.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsChronic Post-traumatic Headache, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsMinnesota Office of Higher Education

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
202120222023202420252026
First PostedApr 30, 2020
Enrollment StartNov 23, 2020
Primary CompletionOct 17, 2023
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 2.9 yearsPosted 6.2 years ago

Interventions

Acupunctureprocedure

Acupuncture treatments will be separated by a minimum of two days and a maximum of 14 days. Treatment sessions will be identical for both groups. Standard, sterile stainless-steel, disposable needles will be inserted at acupuncture points with a total of 18 needles for each treatment session. The depth of the needle will be approximately 10-20 millimeters. Needles will be left in place for 30 minutes.