Battlefield Acupuncture for Pain in Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Last updated: May 12, 2023
Sponsor: Wayne State University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Acne Inversa

Rosacea

Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Treatment

Battlefield Acupuncture

Sham Acupuncture

Clinical Study ID

NCT04218422
IRB-19-12-1642
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The investigators will investigate battlefield acupuncture as a treatment for the pain of hidradenitis suppurativa.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • age 18 years or older
  • dermatologist-confirmed diagnosis of hidradenitis suppurativa
  • significant pain from hidradenitis at least twice weekly
  • stable treatment regimen for hidradenitis during study period

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • disease or disfigurement of the ear that prevents battlefield acupuncture of the ears
  • other chronic pain that will interfere with the ability to rate hidradenitis pain

Study Design

Total Participants: 32
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Battlefield Acupuncture
Phase:
Study Start date:
January 22, 2020
Estimated Completion Date:
February 20, 2031

Study Description

Participants will report their pain level daily for 4 weeks. At week 2 and 3, they will get acupuncture in the ears.

Connect with a study center

  • WSUPG Dermatology

    Dearborn, Michigan 48124
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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