Using battlefield acupuncture to relieve pain in hidradenitis suppurativa

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effectiveness of battlefield acupuncture as a treatment for pain associated with hidradenitis suppurativa. Participants will report their pain levels daily over a four-week period, receiving acupuncture in the ears during the second and third weeks. The study aims to determine if this acupuncture technique can significantly reduce pain for individuals suffering from this condition.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* age 18 years or older
* dermatologist-confirmed diagnosis of hidradenitis suppurativa
* significant pain from hidradenitis at least twice weekly
* stable treatment regimen for hidradenitis during study period

Exclusion Criteria:

* disease or disfigurement of the ear that prevents battlefield acupuncture of the ears
* other chronic pain that will interfere with the ability to rate hidradenitis pain

Where it's running

• WSUPG Dermatology
  Dearborn, Michigan, United States Recruiting

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.