Clinical trials: Therapy, Acupuncture
Sickle Cell Disease
Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Trial of Guided Relaxation and Acupuncture for Chronic Sickle Cell Disease Pain
The investigators will conduct a hybrid type 1 effectiveness implementation trial to assess the effectiveness of acupuncture and guided relaxation on 360 people with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), while observing and gathering…
- Trial name
- GRACE (NCT04906447)
- Testing
- Guided Relaxation, Acupuncture
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 379 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, Electroencephalography
Effects of TENS on Pain Threshold and Brain Activities in Healthy Adults
The purpose of this study was to understand the effects of conventional versus acupuncture-like TENS on pain threshold, brain activities, and their relationships.
- Conditions
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, Electroencephalography, Pressure Pain Threshold
- Trial name
- NCT05587140
- Testing
- Acupuncture like TENS, Conventional TENS
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
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
Major Depressive Disorder
Acupuncture for Patients With Major Depressive Disorder
Several studies investigating acupuncture for major depressive disorder (MDD) have been carried out. However, investigators found the results were in high heterogeneity and poor methodological quality.
- Trial name
- NCT05106868
- Testing
- acupuncture
- Volunteers
- 123 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Healthy Volunteers
Investigate the Change in Facial Pain Threshold During Auricular Acupuncture in Healthy Volunteers
Background: The effects and biological mechanisms of auricular acupuncture on the human body have been increasingly observed in clinical and experimental studies, particularly the analgesic effects.
- Trial name
- NCT05213299
- Testing
- AURICULAR ACUPUNCTURE
- Where
- Vietnam
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bui Pham Minh Man
Pruritus, Kidney Failure, Chronic
Efficacy of Laser Acupuncture on Pruritus in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease Undergoing Hemodialysis
Uremic pruritus is a clinically significant symptom which imposes heavy impact on the quality of life of patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis.
- Trial name
- NCT02432508
- Testing
- Laser acupuncture (Olympic)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- China Medical University Hospital
Menopause
Pilot Study - Impact of Traditional Acupuncture on Menopause
This pilot project is a randomized research study to examine the effects of acupuncture on menopausal symptoms. The investigators will recruit up to 45 Cedars employees (excluding Dr Bairey Merz's employees) with menopausal…
- Trial name
- NCT00950482
- Testing
- TA, AA, WC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Major Depressive Disorder
Acupuncture Therapy Based on Biological Specificity of Acupoints for Major Depressive Disorder
Acupoints are the stimulus points and reactive points for acupuncture to treat the diseases. Therefore, this study is designed to detect the biological specificity of acupoints in healthy participants and major depressive…
- Trial name
- NCT05353543
- Testing
- SSRIs, acupuncture (strong reaction acupoints), acupuncture (weak reaction acupoints)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Third Affiliated hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Post-exercise Sport Students
THE EFFECT OF ACUPUNCTURE ON THE BLOOD LACTIC ACID LEVELS
Background: In sports, recovery after exercise is a very important process for athletes. Several studies have shown that the rate of disease associated with athlete's recovery can be increased by several modalities, one of which…
- Trial name
- NCT04892784
- Testing
- Press tack needle acupuncture
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitas Indonesia
Quality of Life
Assessing the Impact of Integrative Medicine on Anxiety and Wellbeing of Healthcare Providers Exposed to Terror or War
The study assesses integrative medicine intervention effects on healthcare providers' quality-of-life during wartime.
- Trial name
- NCT06612749
- Testing
- Integrative medicine including manual and/or mind-body treatments
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Carmel Medical Center
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Simo Decoction and Gum Chewing for Bowel Activity
Abdominal surgery, including hepatic resection for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), is inevitably followed by an episode of gastrointestinal hypomotility.
- Trial name
- SD/GC-HCC (NCT02438436)
- Testing
- simo decoction, gum chewing
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Guangxi Medical University
Muscle Soreness, Stiffness of Elbow, Not Elsewhere Classified
The Role of Manual Twirling Acupuncture in Reducing Muscle Pain and Stiffness After Biceps Curling in Healthy Untrained Individuals
Regular physical activity can help to prevent and control non-communicable disease. WHO recommends at least in adults to do moderate-vigorous physical activity includes muscle strengthening.
- Trial name
- NCT06366555
- Testing
- Manual Acupuncture Twirling,
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitas Indonesia
Major Depressive Disorder
The Efficacy and Cerebral Mechanism of Intradermal Acupuncture for Major Depressive Disorder
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is highly prevalent, affecting nearly 4% of the global population. Pharmacotherapy is the frontline treatment recommended by the guideline, but it also has some limitations such as delayed onset…
- Trial name
- NCT05720637
- Testing
- SSRI, SIA, AIA
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xiaomei Shao
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
The Effect of Acupuncture Therapy on Cognitive Function in Post-COVID-19 Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Background of study: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a common sequela after SARS-CoV-2 infection(COVID-19). Cognitive dysfunction is one of the most common debilitating symptoms in ME/CFS.
- Trial name
- NCT07357688
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xi Wu
Congestive Heart Failure
Acupuncture in Cardiovascular Disease
The purpose of this study is to determine if acupuncture decreases adrenaline levels in heart failure, thereby potentially improving survival and quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT00032422
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Healthy Volunteers
Relaxing Effects of Acupuncture, Sham Acupuncture or no Acupuncture
Background: The communication between a patient and clinician may have significant effects on treatment outcomes and one likely mediator of the communication-related treatment effects is patient expectations, as demonstrated by…
- Trial name
- NCT03441698
- Testing
- Genuine acupuncture (A), Rest
- Volunteers
- 363 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Västernorrland County Council, Sweden
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
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
de qi of Acupuncture, Ultrasound Imaging
Using Ultrasound and Acupuncture to Explore the De-qi Location and Reaction of Specific Acupoints
According to ancient literature, when de qi occurs in the process of acupuncture, the patient may experience sensations such as soreness, numbness, heaviness, swelling.
- Trial name
- NCT05872906
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- China Medical University Hospital
Healthy
Mapping Auricular Vagus Nerve Circuitry
This study will determine how noninvasive nerve stimulation affects human brain, stomach, and autonomic activity.
- Trial name
- NCT00200889
- Testing
- active TEAS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital