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Acupressure for Sickle Cell Anemia

Not yet recruiting at 1 trial location
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: University of Cincinnati
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The proposed research is to determine the clinical efficacy and neurobiological mechanisms of acupressure analgesia in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD).

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for people diagnosed with sickle cell disease who are experiencing pain. Participants must be able to perform self-acupressure and follow study instructions. Those with other major health issues or conditions that could interfere may not be eligible.

Inclusion Criteria

I am willing to limit changes to my pain medications during the study.
I am between 18 and 80 years old.
My gender does not affect my eligibility.
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Exclusion Criteria

Known non-SCD-related severe psychiatric illnesses such as current schizophrenia or major depression with suicidal ideation
I have used acupuncture or similar pain treatments in the past 6 months.
I have an autoimmune or inflammatory disease that causes significant pain.
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What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Sham Acupressure
  • Verum Acupressure

Trial Overview

The study compares real acupressure using an AcuWand device to a sham (placebo) version in patients with sickle cell disease, aiming to see if self-administered acupressure helps manage pain.

How Is the Trial Designed?

3

Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Placebo Group

Group I: Usual Care + Verum AcupressureExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Usual Care OnlyActive Control1 Intervention
Group III: Usual Care + Sham AcupressurePlacebo Group1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Cincinnati

Lead Sponsor

Trials
442
Recruited
639,000+

University of California, Irvine

Collaborator

Trials
580
Recruited
4,943,000+

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