Auricular Acupuncture As Part Of A Multimodal Regimen After Distal Radius Open Reduction and Internal Fixation

Last updated: January 13, 2025
Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

Acupuncture

Clinical Study ID

NCT05974254
H-53875
  • Ages 18-64
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This randomized controlled trial will test the hypothesis that patients receiving an intraoperative auricular acupuncture protocol will require less postoperative opioid analgesic use compared to those who do not receive acupuncture in the setting of a multimodal analgesic protocol for patients receiving surgery to repair distal radius fractures at a Level 1 trauma center under brachial plexus anesthesia with sedation.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patient ages 18-64

  • American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status 1, 2, or 3

  • Patients scheduled to undergo distal radius ORIF under brachial plexus nerve block

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Renal dysfunction (Serum Cr > 1.2) - excluded due to potential for alteredmetabolism of anesthetic and perioperative medications

  • Allergy to any of the standard anesthetic agents

  • Patient inability to properly communicate with investigators

  • Patient or surgeon refusal

Study Design

Total Participants: 140
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Acupuncture
Phase:
Study Start date:
October 09, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
December 31, 2025

Connect with a study center

  • Ben Taub Hospital

    Houston, Texas 77030
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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