Plain-English translation of NCT06311461 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether acupuncture can help reduce symptoms of stable angina — a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. Half of the participants will receive acupuncture twice per week for five weeks, while the other half will watch educational videos during the same time period. Researchers want to see whether acupuncture can safely reduce chest pain and improve quality of life in people who already take heart medications.
Stable angina can significantly limit a person's daily activities and quality of life, even with standard medical treatment. This trial exists to find out whether acupuncture, an ancient healing practice, might offer additional relief for people who continue to experience chest pain despite taking their prescribed heart medications.
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If you enroll, you will be randomly assigned to either receive acupuncture or watch educational videos. The acupuncture group will attend 10 sessions over five weeks (twice per week), where sterile needles are placed at specific points on your body for 30 minutes per session. Both groups will complete questionnaires about their pain and symptoms at the start, after each session, and throughout the study. The entire study lasts about five weeks, and you will keep a daily symptom diary during this time.
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