Clinical trials: Acupuncture
Insomnia
Combined Electroacupuncture and Auricular Acupuncture for Persistent Insomnia
This is a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the clinical efficacy of combined electro-acupuncture and auricular acupuncture for persistent Iinsomnia in the adult population in Hong Kong.
- Trial name
- NCT01891097
- Testing
- Acupuncture plus auricular acupuncture, Acupuncture
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 224 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Single Embryo Pregnancy, Gestational Weeks 24-42
Symphysiolysis: Acupuncture Therapeutic Benefits: a Randomized Placebo Controlled Study.
a randomized, observer blind and placebo-controlled cross-over study in which true acupuncture (Verum)(V) was compared to "placebo" acupuncture (P).
- Conditions
- Single Embryo Pregnancy, Gestational Weeks 24-42, Pain/Sensitivity >5 on Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)
- Trial name
- NCT04471285
- Testing
- acupuncture
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shaare Zedek Medical Center
Sedentary Lifestyle, Males
Acupuncture and Dry Needling in Peripheral Acute Fatigue Reduction
Introduction: Neuromuscular fatigue is defined when the muscle becomes incapable of generating muscle power or strength after exercise or long repetitive activities.
- Trial name
- NCT03448120
- Testing
- Acupuncture, Dry needling
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Neurophysiologic Abnormality
Efficacy of Laser Acupuncture on Neurophysiological Parameters of Median Nerve in Postpartum Women
BACKGROUND: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), the most common entrapment neuropathy of the upper extremity, is caused by compression of the median nerve as it travels through the carpal tunnel CTs is a very common complication found…
- Trial name
- CTSLA (NCT05846958)
- Testing
- laser acupuncture, night splint
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Stroke
Investigation of the Use of Acupuncture for the Treatment of Spasticity in Chronic Stroke Participants
The purpose of this study is to investigate if acupuncture is more effective than sham treatment in reducing lower extremity spasticity, and improving gait speed in the chronic phase of stroke recovery.
- Trial name
- HHSCSTROKEAC (NCT02085642)
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation
Weight Loss, Abdominal Obesity
Highest Weight Loss and Abdominal Adiposity Loss With Hypocaloric Diet Plan and Auricular Acupuncture
The implications of obesity, especially visceral fat, in health are well known. It would be desirable to control obesity by safe and effective treatment modalities.
- Trial name
- NCT04834180
- Testing
- Hypocaloric diet plan, Auricular Acupuncture, Acupressure
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Andreia Vieira
Crohn's Disease, CAM
Efficacy of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Treatment in Patients With Quiescent Crohn's Disease:Evaluation With fMRI
The purpose of this study is to determine whether acupuncture or moxibustion therapies are effective in the treatment of Crohn's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01696838
- Testing
- electroacupuncture, moxibustion
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 61 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Institute of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Meridian
Acupuncture Analgesia, Natural Childbirth
Acupuncture as Pain Relief and Relaxation During Childbirth
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of acupuncture for pain relief and relaxation during childbirth.
- Trial name
- NCT00261755
- Testing
- Acupuncture, TENS, Traditional Group
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 607 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Post-term Pregnancy (40 to 42 Weeks Gestation)
Does Acupuncture Therapy Reduce the Need for Labor Induction After Postdate (Week 41)
In recent years, it is accepted to induce birth at week 41 in order to reduce the risk in surplus pregnancies. It was found that after 41 weeks, there is a significant increase in pregnancy complications including meconium…
- Trial name
- NCT02392988
- Testing
- acupuncture treatment
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Meir Medical Center
Insomnia, Related Distress Among Cancer Caregivers
Study of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and Acupuncture for Insomnia and Related Distress Among Cancer Caregivers
The other aim of this study is to determine which of those two treatments (acupuncture or cognitive behavioral therapy) works better for treating insomnia in Informal Caregivers of cancer patients.
- Trial name
- NCT03012425
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Acupuncture, questionnaires
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Musculoskeletal Pain, Quality of Life
Multifaceted Physioterapeutic Intervention at Workplace
BACKGROUND: Individual approaches at the workplace might not be sufficient to control Work Related Musculoskeletal Diseases (WMSDs) since they are multifactorial and refractory cases might need an additional rehabilitation…
- Trial name
- NCT02636309
- Testing
- physical therapy at work
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 172 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Pain Intensity Assessment
Pain Relief in Women Undergoing Oocyte Retrieval (OR) With Electro-acupuncture (EA) or Conscious Sedation (CS) in a Single Assisted Reproduction Centre.
This study aims to determine whether one can replace pain relief in women undergoing oocyte retrieval (OR) using electro-acupuncture (EA) instead of conscious sedation (CS).
- Trial name
- EA (NCT07041632)
- Testing
- electro-acupuncture, Conscious sedation
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Singapore General Hospital
Hypertension
The Effect of Acupuncture on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
This research is designed to study the effects of needle acupuncture on blood pressure and HRV by stimulating certain acupuncture points and meridians.
- Trial name
- Acupuncture (NCT00724763)
- Testing
- acupuncture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Logan College of Chiropractic
Salivary Gland Diseases
The Effectiveness of Auricular Acupuncture on Improving Secretion of Saliva Among Institutional Older Population
The study aims to examine the effect of auricular acupuncture on improving oral health in older population. The hypothesis of this study is that older people receiving auricular acupuncture can increase salivary secretion.
- Trial name
- NCT04507646
- Testing
- True auricular acupuncture
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 124 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University
Intestinal Disorder, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Effect of Acupuncture on Mild to Moderate Active Crohn's Disease
To observe the clinical effect of acupuncture on Crohn's disease (CD) and its influence on brain function activity and the TRY-KYN metabolism level, and to screen the brain image markers of acupuncture on CD
- Conditions
- Intestinal Disorder, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Crohn Disease
- Trial name
- NCT04187820
- Testing
- acupuncture
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Institute of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Meridian
Pregnancy
The Effect of Acupuncture on Pregnancy Rates in Women Undergoing Embryo Transfer
The present study is designed to test the hypothesis that acupuncture, before and after embryo transfer, significantly improves pregnancy rates, compared to embryo transfer with sham acupuncture and no acupuncture at all.
- Trial name
- AcuIVF (NCT00722462)
- Testing
- Active acupuncture
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Fertility Centre
Quality of Life
Acupuncture and Integrative Care in Gynecological Surgery
Patients undergoing surgical procedures for gynecological cancer are frequently challenged by intense anxiety prior to surgery, reflecting the accompanying uncertainty regarding the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of their…
- Trial name
- NCT03560388
- Testing
- Acupuncture and touch/relaxation
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 135 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Carmel Medical Center
Hypertension
Effects of Acupuncture at ST36 and PC6 on Blood Pressure and Endothelial Dysfunction in Hypertensive Patients
This is randomised, controlled study about effects of acupuncture on blood pressure and endothelial dysfunction in stage I hypertension patient without medication.
- Trial name
- NCT01002846
- Testing
- acupuncture
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kyunghee University Medical Center
Pain
Ear Acupuncture for Pain Associated With Ambulatory Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
The investigators propose to complete a randomized controlled trial to compare ear acupuncture at Cingulate gyrus, thalamus, omega 2, shen-men, and point zero on the right and left ear plus standard of care versus standard of…
- Trial name
- BFAKnee (NCT01447329)
- Testing
- Ear Acupuncture, Standard Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mike O'Callaghan Military Hospital
Facial Aging, Wrinkles
Effect of Single Facial Acupuncture on Dermal Structure and Appearance Satisfaction
This study aims to investigate the effects of a single session of facial rejuvenation acupuncture on skin structure and personal satisfaction with facial appearance.
- Conditions
- Facial Aging, Wrinkles, Skin Aging
- Trial name
- FRA (NCT07664280)
- Testing
- Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture (FRA)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Far Eastern Memorial Hospital