Back to resultsAcupressure to Treat Nausea and Vomiting in HIV/AIDS Patients
Primary Purpose
HIV Infections
Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 1
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Acupressure
Sponsored by
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for HIV Infections focused on measuring complementary therapies, Acupressure, HIV Infections, Nausea, Vomiting
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Are HIV-positive. Have nausea and/or vomiting an average of 2 times per day for at least 1 week.
Sites / Locations
- Columbia Univ School of Nursing / Center for AIDS Research
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Secondary Outcome Measures
Full Information
NCT ID
NCT00017823
First Posted
June 13, 2001
Last Updated
April 20, 2010
Sponsor
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00017823
Brief Title
Acupressure to Treat Nausea and Vomiting in HIV/AIDS Patients
Official Title
The Acupressure Study
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
April 2001
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
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Primary Completion Date
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Study Completion Date
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3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Name of the Sponsor
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
4. Oversight
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to see whether acupressure (acupuncture using pressure applied by the hands instead of needles) can help nausea and vomiting in persons with HIV/AIDS.
Detailed Description
This is a Phase I trial (a study to evaluate effectiveness in a small number of patients). Patients will get 4 acupressure treatments and will wear acupressure wristbands for 1 week. Patients will write down all drugs they take and will make a note of when they get nausea and vomiting. They also will give written answers to different questions. No drugs will be given as part of this study. Patients will be paid for participating.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
HIV Infections
Keywords
complementary therapies, Acupressure, HIV Infections, Nausea, Vomiting
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 1
Masking
None (Open Label)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Intervention Type
Procedure
Intervention Name(s)
Acupressure
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Are HIV-positive.
Have nausea and/or vomiting an average of 2 times per day for at least 1 week.
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Columbia Univ School of Nursing / Center for AIDS Research
City
New York
State/Province
New York
ZIP/Postal Code
10032
Country
United States
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