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Study identifier: NCT07179016 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 29, 2026
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Evaluating the Auricular Point Acupressure-Self Management Program for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Among Rural Populations

Condition: Chronic Pain (Back / Neck) · Chronic Pain Management · Chronic Knee Pain  ·  Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

PhaseNA
Planned participants693
Who can joinAll sexes, 18 Years to 85 Years
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

The investigators will test an Auricular Point Acupressure Self-Management (APA-SM) program integrated into rural primary and specialty care and rural communities for chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP). To maximize self-management of pain, the investigators developed a smartphone app which will allow the participants to learn to self-administer APA. The investigators will have 3 arms (APA-SM self-guided with remote training, APA-SM with in-person training, and Education Control) with 231 participants per arm (total=693 for 3 arms). The investigators will evaluate the clinical effectiveness of our 4-week APA-SM intervention compared to control in primary outcomes (pain intensity, pain interference, activity), secondary outcomes (HEAL Clinical Pain Core common data elements), and analgesic use up to 6 months follow-up.

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Talk to the study team

Jennifer Kawi, PhD, MSN, FNP-BC, CNE, FAAN  ·  713-500-2293  ·  Jennifer.Kawi@uth.tmc.edu

Jungkyung Min, PhD, MS, RN  ·  979-450-2091  ·  Jungkyung.Min@uth.tmc.edu

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Locations (3)

University of South CarolinaColumbia, South Carolina, United StatesRecruiting
University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort WorthFort Worth, Texas, United StatesNot Yet Recruiting
The University of Texas Health science Center at HoustonHouston, Texas, United StatesNot Yet Recruiting

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