Determining the Right Acupuncture for Good Recovery Over Neuropsychiatric Trauma
This study is recruiting. It focuses on PTSD and currently lists participation information in the United States.
Key information made simple
What is this study testing?
This study is testing whether acupuncture may be useful for adults experiencing ptsd.
What would participation involve?
Participants may take part in acupuncture, complete questionnaires or follow-up assessments, attend study visits with the research team. The protocol may also involve randomization, placebo, or a comparison group. The registry lists locations in United States.
Who is it mainly for?
This study appears to be mainly for adults with ptsd.
What should you check before joining?
Ask about how many sessions are required and who delivers them, whether there is placebo, randomization, or a comparison group, how many visits or travel steps are needed, the exact eligibility criteria.
Your next step
The official record does not clearly describe the visit format, so the practical details are best checked directly in the source. Participation appears to involve study activities and follow-up chosen by the research team. The main fit and exclusions are best confirmed in the eligibility section of the official record. The phase details are not clearly stated here.
Questions to ask before joining
- What are the exact eligibility criteria, and what could exclude someone?
- How many visits, assessments, or follow-ups are expected, and over what period?
- What risks, side effects, practical burdens, or alternatives should be understood first?
- Who should be contacted to confirm locations, timing, compensation, and next steps?
Things to check before joining
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Estimated enrollment
- 75
- Sponsor
- Paul Crawford
- Sponsor type
- Unknown or unclear
- Study type
- Behavioral
- Intervention type
- OTHER
- Study phase
- Not clearly listed
- Locations
- United States
- Age range
- From 18 Years to 74 Years
- Official registry ID
- NCT05516862
- Official title
- Determining the Right Acupuncture for Good Recovery Over Neuropsychiatric Trauma (DRAGON)
- Official source
- Official registry link
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Taking part may help test a support approach in real life.
It requires regular follow-up, often through questionnaires or interviews.
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Questions about this study
What is this study trying to understand?
Based on the public registry summary, this study is trying to understand: This study seeks to verify that a specific acupuncture treatment is effective at reducing symptoms of neuropsychiatric trauma found in those diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The study team can confirm the exact objective and what it means for you.
What is a behavioral study?
This appears to be a behavioral / psychological / psychosocial study involving Dragons acupuncture, Dragons acupressure, Dragons placebo. Phase is mainly useful to check for medication studies and some device studies.
Who might this study be for?
This study may concern people with ptsd; age range: From 18 Years to 74 Years. The criteria appear fairly specific, but you should not assume you are eligible. The study team must confirm diagnosis, age, exclusions, available locations, and next steps.
What would I likely need to do?
You may take part in sessions or exercises related to habits, thoughts, emotions, or behaviors. The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask whether some steps can be done remotely.
Could this study affect my mood, habits, motivation, or stress?
Behavioral studies can involve habits, emotions, motivation, stress, sleep, or ways of thinking. Ask whether the intervention could affect your mood or stress, and who to contact if you feel worse. For any mental health study, also ask who to contact if you feel worse, whether participation may affect current treatment, whether you can stop, and who confirms eligibility.
Will I need to travel or attend in-person visits?
The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask which sites are open, how many visits are expected, whether any steps can be done remotely, and whether travel costs or compensation are listed.
Who is behind this study?
This study is sponsored by Paul Crawford, which appears to be unknown or unclear. If available, it can be useful to check the sponsor website, collaborators, investigator affiliation, and the official registry before deciding. HopeStage does not judge the quality of a sponsor or researcher, but helps you identify what to verify.
Can I still join this study?
The registry indicates that this study is currently recruiting. This does not mean you are eligible: the study team must confirm the criteria, available locations, and next steps. The registry lists an estimated enrollment of 75 participants.
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