Acupuncture for Pre-Procedure Anxiety
| Status: | Terminated |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Anxiety |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Psychiatry / Psychology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 100 |
| Updated: | 8/31/2018 |
| Start Date: | March 20, 2018 |
| End Date: | July 31, 2018 |
Shen Men Acupuncture for Anxiety Preceding Lumbar Epidural Injections in Acupuncture-naive Patients: a Randomized Controlled Trial
It is common for patients undergoing spinal injections to report anxiety prior to the
injection. Although sedation, general anesthesia, and medications can be used to reduce
anxiety, the use of sedative agents during the procedure can increase the risk of spinal cord
injury. The purpose of this study is to see if receiving acupuncture before a spinal
injection can effectively reduce patients' anxiety. Only patients who are scheduled to
receive a spinal injection at this institution will be eligible for the study.
injection. Although sedation, general anesthesia, and medications can be used to reduce
anxiety, the use of sedative agents during the procedure can increase the risk of spinal cord
injury. The purpose of this study is to see if receiving acupuncture before a spinal
injection can effectively reduce patients' anxiety. Only patients who are scheduled to
receive a spinal injection at this institution will be eligible for the study.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 18+
- Spine pathology that meets criteria for lumbar epidural injection
Exclusion Criteria:
- Unable to provide consent
- Contraindications to acupuncture (e.g., rash, skin infection, sensory loss in ear)
- Previous experience of acupuncture
- Age <18
- Pregnant women
- Non-English or Non-Spanish speaking
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