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Auricular Acupuncture on Emotional Distress in Service Members and Veterans With PTSD

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 65 YearsAllUnited States Naval Medical Center, San Diego
NCT07021352 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Emotional distress (ED) refers to a state of mental suffering that significantly impairs an individual's ability to cope, often leading to a decline in overall well-being. In military contexts, ED is a prevalent concern due to the unique and demanding challenges faced by military personnel both in combat zones and during peacetime. The primary objective of this study is to assess the efficacy of integrating ear acupuncture with mindfulness therapy in mitigating ED and alleviating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms among military personnel. The study will examine the effects of auricular acupuncture (AA) and mindfulness therapy (MT) on ED in military personnel with PTSD. The NADA ear acupuncture protocol will be administered using acupuncture semi-permanent (ASP), sterile needles placed in the bilateral ears, which will remain in place until they naturally fall out. Mindfulnes

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Active duty service member and veterans * A score of 14 or above on the abbreviated PCL 6-item * A score of 24 or above on the EDS * Agrees to participate in mindfulness therapy * Able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: \- Has had mindfulness therapy received from a healthcare provider in the past month
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What it tests

  • Ear acupuncture
  • Mindfulness therapy
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Where

2 sites
David Grant USAF Medical Center
Fairfield, United States
Naval Medical Center San Diego
San Diego, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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