Clinical trials: Acupuncture
Knee Osteoarthritis
Efficacy of Thread-Embedding Acupuncture Using the Longitudinal Oblique Technique From BL40 Toward BL57 on KOOS Scores and Joint Range of Motion in Knee Osteoarthritis
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of thread embedding acupuncture using a longitudinal oblique technique from BL40 toward BL57 in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
- Trial name
- NCT07833462
- Testing
- Thread Embedding Acupuncture
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Universitas Indonesia
Tooth Extraction, Molar, Third
Acupuncture on Anxiety and Inflammatory Events Following Surgery of Mandibular Third Molars
The aim of this study was to compare the effect of acupuncture and placebo acupuncture for the control of pain, edema, and trismus following the extraction of third molars and control of preoperative anxiety.
- Conditions
- Tooth Extraction, Molar, Third, Pain, Postoperative, Trismus
- Trial name
- NCT03545022
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of the Valleys of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri
Intervertebral Disc Displacement, Sciatica
The Effectiveness of Doin (Conduction Exercise) of the Pelvic Joint for HLD With Radiating Leg Pain
A prospective pilot study will be conducted to investigate the effectiveness and safety in herniated lumbar disc (HLD) patients receiving integrative Korean medicine treatment including Doin (conduction exercise) at a Korean…
- Conditions
- Intervertebral Disc Displacement, Sciatica, Sciatic Radiculopathy
- Trial name
- NCT03571503
- Testing
- Doin (conduction exercise), Herbal medicine, Chuna manual therapy
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Jaseng Medical Foundation
Oral Cancer, Hypopharyngeal Cancer
Acupuncture Effect on Digestion in Critically Ill Post-Operative Oral and Hypo-pharyngeal Cancer Patients
Background: Head and neck cancer patients are in high risk to suffer from malnourishment, a risk that increase in postoperative condition and with the use of enteral nutrition (EN).
- Trial name
- NCT03934294
- Testing
- Specific acupuncture group, Metoclopramide 10mg, Non-specific acupuncture group
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- China Medical University Hospital
Colorectal Cancer
Acupuncture for Enhanced Recovery After Surgery in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Resection
Background: Patients who undergo laparoscopic surgical resection of colorectal cancer may experience various post-operative symptoms (e.g., pain, nausea and vomiting, and anxiety) and limitation of daily activities (e.g., walking…
- Trial name
- NCT02388256
- Testing
- acupuncture, early recovery program after surgery
- Where
- 2 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Korean Medicine Hospital of Pusan National University
Diabetic Neuropathy
ACUpuncture in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Multicentric,randomized, two-armed confirmatory trial on the effectiveness of acupuncture in patients with symptomatic peripheral diabetic neuropathy compared to routine care.
- Trial name
- ACUDPN (NCT03755960)
- Testing
- acupuncture, routine care
- Where
- 2 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Benno Brinkhaus
Birth Injuries, Lacerations
Acupuncture for Pain Relief During Perineal Repair After Childbirth
Midwives and obstetricians are currently using acupuncture for several health problems during pregnancy and childbirth. The investigators wish to determine whether acupuncture can be used as pain relief during the repair of…
- Conditions
- Birth Injuries, Lacerations, Pain
- Trial name
- NCT00328796
- Testing
- acupuncture in 6 specific points, lidocaine 10mg/ml
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 207 people
- Sponsor
- Sonderborg Hospital
Labour Pain
Acupuncture With Manual and Electrical Stimulation to Reduce Labour Pain
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of manual acupuncture and electro-acupuncture on labour pain.
- Trial name
- NCT01197950
- Testing
- Manual Acupuncture, Electro Acupuncture
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 303 people
- Sponsor
- University of Skövde
Whiplash
Does Acupuncture Activate Endogenous Pain Inhibition in Chronic Whiplash?
This physiological study examines whether acupuncture exerts short-term effects of analgesic mechanisms in patients with chronic whiplash pain.
- Trial name
- NCT01512576
- Testing
- acupuncture, relaxation
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
ESRD (End Stage Renal Disease), Dialysis
Laser Acupuncture for Fatigue in Hemodialysis Patients
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if laser acupuncture (low-level laser therapy) works to treat fatigue and improve quality of life in adults with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) undergoing hemodialysis.
- Conditions
- ESRD (End Stage Renal Disease), Dialysis, Fatigue
- Trial name
- LA-HD-Fatigue (NCT07538310)
- Testing
- Low-Level Laser Acupuncture (LA)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei City Hospital
Breast Cancer
Acupuncture for Aromatase Inhibitor Induced Joint Pain
This is a randomized, controlled, pilot study to determine the safety and efficacy of acupuncture as an adjunct to pharmacological treatment compared to pharmacological intervention alone for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain…
- Trial name
- NCT00826397
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Acupuncture for Dysphagia in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
This is a randomized phase 2 study on the impact of acupuncture on acute dysphagia in patients treated with radio-chemotherapy for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
- Trial name
- ACP-HN (NCT05143268)
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Lorenzo Livi
Disorders of Gut-brain Interaction
Acupuncture Therapy for Pediatric Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction
Disorders of Gut-Brain Interactions (DGBIs) significantly impact children globally, leading to reduced quality of life and increased healthcare utilization.
- Trial name
- NCT07435610
- Testing
- Active Therapeutic acupuncture intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Orange County
Infertility (IVF Patients), Acupuncture
Evaluation of Acupuncture's Effectiveness on Pregnancy Outcomes in Women with Recurrent Implantation Failure RIF: a Large Cohort Study
Title: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Acupuncture on Pregnancy Outcomes in Recurrent Implantation Failure (RIF) Patients Undergoing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF): A Large Cohort Study Objective: This study aims to assess the…
- Trial name
- AcupunctureRIF (NCT06708923)
- Testing
- Intervention Name: Acupuncture Therapy Before and After Embryo Transfer Description: The intervention involves acupuncture therapy performed at two key time points during the IVF cycle: 25 minutes be
- Where
- Vietnam
- Volunteers
- 1,969 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hung Vuong Hospital
Chronic Non-specific Neck Pain
Efficacy and Safety of Acupuncture Combined With Chinese Herbal Fumigation for Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain
Chronic non-specific neck pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder that significantly affects quality of life and functional ability.
- Trial name
- NCT07515690
- Testing
- Acupuncture, Wenyang Tongluo Fumigation Formula
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Heart Valve Diseases, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Acupuncture Improves Sleep in Patients Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Due to various causes, such as brain impairment, environment changes, anxious,et al. patients, who undergo cardiopulmonary bypass, often suffer from poor quality of sleep.
- Trial name
- NCT01231776
- Testing
- electronic acupuncture
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Xijing Hospital
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Acupuncture for Insulin Resistance in Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
To determine the efficacy and safety of 2 different treatment modalities: 1) acupuncture plus lifestyle management (treatment group), 2) placebo plus lifestyle management (control group) in the treatment of insulin resistance in…
- Trial name
- NCT06306417
- Testing
- lifestyle intervention, acupuncture
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peking University Third Hospital
Low Anterior Resection Syndrome
Acupuncture in Low Anterior Resection Syndrome Treatment
Acupuncture has it's role in treating patients with fecal incontinence and diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome. There is no trial or case-report assessing it's role in treatment of Low anterior resection syndrome.
- Trial name
- AcuLARS (NCT03916549)
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Where
- Lithuania
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Center Affiliate of Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos
Back Pain, Musculoskeletal Disease
Prospective Study of Clinical Utility of Acupuncture in Back Pain
The purpose of this study is to evaluate prospectively the effectiveness of acupuncture as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of spinal pain is the three backbone areas: cervical, thoracic and lumbar pain, under conditions of…
- Trial name
- PUCTURE-CV (NCT01231425)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Group G-6
Colonoscopy, Acupuncture
Electroacupuncture Analgesia for Colonoscopy
The objective of this study is to compare the effectiveness of acupuncture versus Sham acupuncture in reducing patient's discomfort and pain during colonoscopy with a standard sedation protocol.
- Trial name
- NCT03095898
- Testing
- Electroacupuncture
- Where
- Lebanon
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- American University of Beirut Medical Center