Clinical trials: Acupuncture, completed
Depressive Disorders, Depression
Acupuncture in the Treatment of Depression
The current large randomized placebo-controlled trial is testing the ability of acupuncture to treat major depression. The study is unique in that treatment effects will be from the perspective of both Western psychiatry and…
- Trial name
- NCT00010517
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Fibromyalgia
Efficacy of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia (FM), one of the most common rheumatic conditions, is a condition of unknown etiology characterized by widespread muscle pain and stiffness.
- Trial name
- NCT00010764
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Acupuncture Safety/Efficacy in Knee Osteoarthritis
The goal of this research is to determine the efficacy and safety of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture (TCA) in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee.
- Trial name
- NCT00010946
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Acute Low Back Pain
Usual Care Vs Choice of Alternative Rx: Low Back Pain
This study compares two approaches to the management of acute low back pain: usual care (standard benefit) vs. the choice of: usual care, chiropractic, acupuncture or massage therapy (expanded benefit).
- Trial name
- NCT00010985
- Testing
- Acupuncture, Chiropractic, massage
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Nausea, Vomiting
Acupuncture Versus Sham for Radiotherapy-Induced Emesis
The aim of this study is to evaluate if acupuncture prevents or reduces nausea or vomiting during radiotherapy
- Trial name
- NCT00621660
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 237 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Linkoeping
Endometriosis, Pelvic Pain
Endometriosis : Traditional Medicine vs Hormone Therapy
This 36-week study will determine whether traditional Chinese medicine (acupuncture and Chinese herbs) is as effective as hormone therapy for alleviating endometriosis-related pelvic pain.
- Trial name
- NCT00034047
- Testing
- Acupuncture, Chinese Products, Nafarelin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Healthy
Effect of Acupuncture on Human Brain Activity
The purpose of this study is to use brain imaging technology to examine the way acupuncture affects brain function.
- Trial name
- NCT00079898
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Ovarian Neoplasms, Endometriosis
Acupuncture for Women's Health Conditions
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of acupuncture in treating women's health conditions.
- Conditions
- Ovarian Neoplasms, Endometriosis, Pelvic Pain, Uterine Neoplasms
- Trial name
- NCT00090389
- Testing
- Chinese Acupuncture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Dysmenorrhea
Vitamin K Injections for the Treatment of Painful Menstruation
The purpose of this study is to test the feasibility and effectiveness of vitamin K injections into certain body parts for the treatment of painful menstruation.
- Trial name
- NCT00104546
- Testing
- Acupuncture point injection of vitamin K
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Osteoarthritis
Functional Brain Imaging - Acupuncture and Osteoarthritis
The goal of this study is to use single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (f-MRI) of the brain to study the response of both normal participants and participants with…
- Trial name
- NCT00070824
- Testing
- acupuncture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Acute Pain
Auricular Acupuncture for Acute Pain
Auricular Acupuncture in the Treatment of Acute Pain Syndromes (AATAPS) Study Period: August 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
- Trial name
- NCT00253994
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Samueli Institute for Information Biology
Acute Pain
Acupuncture for Acute and Chronic Pain in Air Force Personnel
The purpose of this project is to conduct a scientifically rigorous investigation of the clinical outcomes, quality of life, and cost associated with the delivery of acupuncture in the treatment of acute and chronic pain in…
- Trial name
- NCT00286390
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Samueli Institute for Information Biology
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Feasibility and Safety of Acupuncture for Systemic Lupus
The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate whether acupuncture is safe and acceptable to people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
- Trial name
- NCT00493753
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Headache Disorders
Acupuncture for the Treatment of Chronic Daily Headaches
The purpose of this study is to determine whether acupuncture can reduce pain in long-term headache sufferers.
- Trial name
- NCT00086021
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Back Pain
Sensor Measurement of Acupuncture Needle Manipulation
The purpose of this study is to develop and test a sensor system capable of measuring acupuncture needle manipulation and torque in a clinical setting.
- Trial name
- NCT00103675
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Colorectal Neoplasms
Acupuncture to Reduce Symptoms of Advanced Colorectal Cancer
This study investigates the effect of acupuncture in reducing symptom distress in adults with advanced colon cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00034034
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Osteoarthritis
Osteopuncture for Osteoarthritis-Associated Knee Pain & Disability
The purpose of this study is to investigate the feasibility, effectiveness, and duration of treatment response of periosteal electro-acupuncture (osteopuncture) for osteoarthritis (OA)-associated chronic knee pain.
- Trial name
- NCT00417313
- Testing
- periosteal electro-acupuncture (osteopuncture).
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Mastitis
Study of Acupuncture and Care Interventions for the Treatment of Breast Inflammation During Breastfeeding
The objective of the study was to test the hypothesis that acupuncture treatment hastens recovery time from inflammatory symptoms of the breast during breastfeeding.
- Trial name
- NCT00405158
- Testing
- Acupuncture treatment, Administration of oxytocin nasal spray, Improved breast milk removal
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 210 people
- Sponsor
- Karlstad University
Prostatitis
Efficacy Study of Acupuncture to Relieve Symptoms of Chronic Prostatitis
Limited evidence suggests that acupuncture may help relieve symptoms of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome. This study evaluated if acupuncture twice weekly for 10 weeks would help ameliorate symptoms of CP/CPPS.
- Trial name
- NCT00260637
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Where
- 4 sites in Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
Autism, Autistic Disorder
Randomized Control Trial of Using Tongue Acupuncture in Autistic Spectrum Disorder Using PET Scan for Clinical Correlation
We aimed to use Tongue Acupuncture (TAC) to assess for any change in brain function.
- Trial name
- NCT00355329
- Testing
- Tongue Acupuncture (Procedure)
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong