Assessing the Feasibility of Integrating Ear Acupuncture Into the Aeromedical Evacuation System From RAB to AAFB

December 2, 2013 updated by: Samueli Institute for Information Biology

The Feasibility of Integrating Ear Acupuncture for Pain in Patients Being Transported Via the Aeromedical Evacuation System From Ramstein Air Base to Andrews AFB, Maryland USA: An Observational Study

The purpose of this study is twofold: 1) to test the feasibility of integrating a simple bilateral ear acupuncture procedure (Auricular Stimulation Procedure - ASP) into the standard care delivered in the Aeromedical Evacuation system and 2) to observe and document any changes in pain scores and in-flight related symptoms and factors (e.g. sinus block/pain, ear block pain, nausea/air sickness) typically monitored during transportation of wounded warriors from Ramstein Air Base (RAB) to Andrews Air Force Base (AAFB).

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

40

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Germany
      • Ramstein, Germany
        • Ramstein Air Base

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Military beneficiaries undergoing aeromedical evacuation from Ramstein Air Base to Andrews Air Force Base who are experiencing pain.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 18 or over
  • NRS Pain rating > 0
  • Military beneficiaries undergoing aeromedical evacuation from RAB to AAFB

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Medically unstable or otherwise unable to participate including those with the inability to consent
  • Allergy to metals
  • Ear trauma
  • Sepsis
  • Unhealed wounds on the ears
  • Piercing or scar tissue in any of the ear acupuncture point areas
  • Pregnancy

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Pain Patients
Device: Ear acupuncture
Ear acupuncture

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Pain
Time Frame: March 2013
March 2013

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Samueli Institute for Information Biology

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Richard Niemtzow, MD, PhD, MPH, United States Air Force

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2011

Primary Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2012

Study Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2012

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 14, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 14, 2011

First Posted (Estimate)

January 17, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

December 3, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 2, 2013

Last Verified

December 1, 2012

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • C.2010.041dt

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