Clinical trials: Acupuncture, open to volunteers
Postoperative Pain; Knee Arthroscopy; Acupuncture
Acupuncture for Pain Control After Ambulatory Knee Arthroscopy
Aim of the study: To investigate whether acupuncture with indwelling fixed needles reduces pain and analgesic requirement and foster mobilization in patients after arthroscopic knee surgery (AKS) Design: Prospective pilot…
- Trial name
- AcuK-Scope (NCT04134702)
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Medicine Greifswald
Menopause, Perimenopause
Multi-Acupoint Laser Therapy for Body Shape and Composition in Obese Menopausal Women
The purpose of this study is to integrate Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory and therapeutic methods with modern low-level laser stimulation on corresponding acupoints, applying this combined approach to the field of…
- Conditions
- Menopause, Perimenopause, Obesity, Overweight
- Trial name
- NCT07472881
- Testing
- Multi-acupoint low-level laser therapy, Diet and exercise guidance
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Major Depressive Disorder
Multimodal MRI Study of Acupuncture's Rapid Antidepressant Mechanisms and Response Prediction in Depression
This study aims to investigate the rapid antidepressant effects of acupuncture and to explore the underlying brain mechanisms using multimodal MRI techniques.
- Trial name
- NCT07611487
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Tsinghua University
Tinnitus, Acupuncture
Efficacy of Acupuncture on Chronic Tinnitus and Its Association With Auditory Brainstem Response Measures
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if acupuncture works to treat chronic tinnitus in adults. It will also learn about the neurophysiological effects of acupuncture on auditory conduction pathway function.
- Conditions
- Tinnitus, Acupuncture, Auditory Brainstem Response
- Trial name
- NCT07522567
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Third Affiliated hospital of Zhejiang Chinese 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
Tinnitus
Peripheral-central Correlation Study on the Treatment of Chronic Tinnitus With "Dao qi Tong Luo" Based on the Theory of "Connecting the Two Ears to the Brain"
By comparing the clinical manifestations, ABR parameters and cerebral cortex blood oxygen levels of chronic tinnitus patients and healthy subjects under two different body states, the peripheral-central correlation of chronic…
- Trial name
- NCT06401993
- Testing
- The "dao qi tong luo" group, The acupuncture group
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 87 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Third Affiliated hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Superoxide Dismutase, Acupuncture
The Effects of Manual Acupuncture on Superoxide Dismutase Enzyme Activity and Questionnaire of Smoking Urges-Brief Scores in Active Smokers: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The goal of this randomized, double-blind clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of a single session of manual acupuncture on superoxide dismutase (SOD) enzyme activity and smoking cravings in active smokers aged 21-40 years.
- Trial name
- NCT07895550
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitas Indonesia
Depressive Symptoms, Depression
Efficacy and Safety of Auricular Acupuncture in Depression During the Covid 19 Pandemic
Participants with moderate depressive symptoms measured by PHQ-9 will be randomized to receive auricular acupuncture. The triple blinded procedure will be conducted in 12 sessions (6 weeks).
- Conditions
- Depressive Symptoms, Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia
- Trial name
- NCT05855421
- Testing
- Auricular Acupuncture
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 280 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina
Primary Dysmenorrhea (PD)
Individualized Acupoint Therapy for Dysmenorrhea: An Exploratory Research Design Based on Meridian Measurement
Primary dysmenorrhea is a common condition that significantly affects young women's quality of life. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) acupoint interventions are widely used for symptom relief; however, standardized…
- Trial name
- NCT07818044
- Testing
- TI-816-3E3 Portable Laser Phototherapy Device
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- China Medical University Hospital
Sickle Cell Disease, Pain
Integrative Medicine in Pain Management in Sickle Cell Disease, 2.0
The proposed research is to determine the clinical efficacy and neurobiological mechanisms of acupuncture analgesia in patients with sickle cell disease.
- Conditions
- Sickle Cell Disease, Pain, Acupuncture, Quantitative Sensory Testing
- Trial name
- NCT06725550
- Testing
- needling acupuncture, laser acupuncture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
Gag (Pharyngeal) Reflex
Acupuncture Mechanism in Relief of Gag Reflex
The gag reflex relief effect of acupuncture of CV24 acupoint will be compared to acupuncture of PC6 and K3 acupoints in healthy volunteers in crossover mode.
- Trial name
- AcuGagDiff (NCT07664826)
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Medicine Greifswald
Chronic Migraine Headache
Laser Acupuncture for Chronic Migraine: Clinical Response, Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome Patterns, and Brain Function
The PRISM-CM study will test whether 810-nanometer laser acupuncture reduces migraine days and related symptoms in adults with chronic migraine.
- Trial name
- PRISM-CM (NCT07891585)
- Testing
- 810 nm laser acupuncture
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taichung Veterans General Hospital
Hemodialysis
Efficacy of of Acupuncture Laser Therapy on Hemodialysis Patients
This expected prospective randomized control trial study will involve 60 haemodialysis patients with neck pain. The patients in the experimental group (E) will subject, medical treatment besides acupuncture laser therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT07099352
- Testing
- Acupuncture Laser Therapy
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sinai University
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
Headache Migraine
Investigating the Impact of Acupuncture on the Quality of Life of Primitive Headaches Patients
Primary headache is one of the most common neurological diseases in modern society, which seriously affects the patient's quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT06398353
- Testing
- Real acupuncture
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Ureter Calculi
The Effect of Acupuncture on Passing Ureteral Stones
Ureteral stones are a common condition, especially small and distal stones, and can cause renal colic pain. Medical expulsive therapy (MET) is widely used to facilitate stone passage.
- Trial name
- NCT07893431
- Testing
- medical expulsive therapy (tamsulosin), Acupuncture
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hitit University
Skin Temperature Change
The Effect of Fu's Subcutaneous Needling on Skin Temperature in Healthy Subjects
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate whether there are differences in skin temperature at local or distal sites following Fu's Subcutaneous Needling (FSN) treatment or acupuncture treatment, and compare the extent to…
- Trial name
- NCT07021924
- Testing
- Fu's subcutaneous needling, Acupuncture
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- China Medical University Hospital
Dry Eye Syndrome, Sjogren's Syndrome
Exosome-miRNA and Transcriptome Profiling of Dry Eye Syndrome and Sjogren's Syndrome
This study combines data from two trials testing acupuncture (ACUDES) and a Chinese herbal tea bag TBDESJS for Dry Eye Syndrome and Sjögren's syndrome. Both treatments improved tear production.
- Conditions
- Dry Eye Syndrome, Sjogren's Syndrome, Xerophthalmia
- Trial name
- NCT06475027
- Testing
- TBDESJS, Acupuncture
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 220 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
Anxiety Depression, Breast Cancer
Acupuncture for Anxiety/Depression in Patients With Breast Cancer
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects and safety of acupuncture on anxiety and/or depression among patients with breast cancer.
- Conditions
- Anxiety Depression, Breast Cancer, Acupuncture
- Trial name
- NCT07183813
- Testing
- Electroacupuncture group
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 360 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Guang'anmen Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
Acupuncture, Ear, Gastroparesis
The Role of AAT After Abdominal Surgery Based on RWS
Delayed gastric emptying (DGE) after surgery mainly occurs after gastrointestinal surgery A functional gastric emptying disorder, clinically characterized by weak or absent gastric peristalsis, gastric motility disorders, or…
- Trial name
- NCT06580197
- Testing
- Auricular Acupoint Therapy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 159 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital