Acupuncture in the emergency department (ACUITY): Results from a BraveNet multi-center feasibility randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pain plays a significant role in emergency department (ED) visits, however safe and effective nonpharmacologic options are needed. Prior studies of acupuncture in the ED reported pain reduction with minimal side effects, but most were small and single site.

Methods

We conducted ACUITY, a prospectively designed multi-center feasibility RCT. Our goal was to recruit 165 adults with acute non-emergent pain ≥4 on a 0-10-point scale at three EDs affiliated with BraveNet Practice Based Research Network. At baseline and 45-60 min later (post), participants self-assessed their pain and anxiety using a 0-10 rating scale. The primary feasibility outcome was recruitment of participants, whereas secondary outcomes were retention, and participant/provider acceptability.

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SUBMITTER: Dusek JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11617945 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature