Clinical Trial: Auricular Acupuncture for The Treatment of Post-Tonsillectomy Pain

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Auricular Acupuncture for The Treatment of Post-Tonsillectomy Pain

Brief Summary: The goal of this study is to assess the role of battlefield acupuncture in the reduction of pain scores status post adult tonsillectomy. Secondary goals of this study include reduction in narcotic usage, decreased nausea and vomiting, and evaluating patient factors that lend an increased risk of worsening pain or improved response with acupuncture.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: United States Naval Medical Center, San Diego

Current Primary Outcome: Reduction in VAS scores between experimental and control group [ Time Frame: 2 weeks ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

Original Secondary Outcome:

Information By: United States Naval Medical Center, San Diego

Dates:
Date Received: February 11, 2013
Date Started: November 2012
Date Completion:
Last Updated: April 5, 2016
Last Verified: April 2016