Clinical trials: Acupuncture
Frozen Shoulder
Invention of Portable Laser Acupuncture and Joint Mobilization Device on Frozen Shoulder and Therapeutic Effects
the volunteers with frozen shoulder will be recruited to this experiment and use devices under a designed experimental procedure.
- Trial name
- NCT04802213
- Testing
- Rehabilitation exercise, joint mobilization device treatment, laser acupuncture device treatment
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Chung Shan Medical 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
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Acupuncture/Moxibustion for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
The objective of this study is to test the efficacy of a symptom management treatment strategy, namely, Acupuncture/Moxibustion (Acu/Moxa) to improve the symptoms associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in persons between…
- Trial name
- Acu/MoxaIBS (NCT00945074)
- Testing
- Standard Acupuncture/Moxibustion (fixed protocol), Individualized Acupuncture/Moxibustion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 171 people
- Sponsor
- New York University
Smoking Cessation
Auriculotherapy for Smoking Cessation: Pilot
Thirty three percent of our veterans currently smoke. Encouraging smoking cessation continues to be a top priority for the Veteran's Administration as smoking is the single most important preventable risk factor for mortality and…
- Trial name
- NCT01189110
- Testing
- Auriculotherapy using TENS unit Stim Flex 400A
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Schizophrenia
Clinical Evaluation of Acupuncture Treatment for Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia
To explore the effects of combined traditional Chinese and Western medicine( Chinese acupuncture combined with Amisulpride Tablets) on negative symptoms, cognitive function and social function in patients with schizophrenia, and…
- Trial name
- NCT03802838
- Testing
- acupuncture, Amisulpride
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Mental Health Center
Disorders of Consciousness Due to Severe Brain Injury
Hand Jing-Well Points Stimulation to Treat Disorders of Consciousness
The purpose of this academic lead study is to explore the ideal stimulation strategies at Hand twelve jing-well points in patients with disorders of consciousness.
- Trial name
- Wells-DoC (NCT06927713)
- Testing
- Bloodletting Acupuncture, Transcutaneous electrical stimulation
- Where
- 4 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Xijing Hospital
Sickle Cell Disease, Pain
Integrative Medicine in Pain Management in Sickle Cell Disease
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
- NCT05045820
- Testing
- needling acupuncture, laser acupuncture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 106 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy
VGAIT for Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Perform a feasibility study on imagined acupuncture treatment of Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN)
- Trial name
- NCT07177820
- Testing
- Video-Guided Acupuncture Imagery Treatment (VGAIT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP), Lumbar Spondylosis
Efficacy of Electroacupuncture Combined With Auricular Acupressure for Chronic Low Back Pain.
Chronic low back pain (CLBP) due to lumbar spondylosis is a leading cause of disability, significantly impacting the quality of life in middle-aged and elderly populations.
- Trial name
- NCT07530042
- Testing
- Electroacupuncture, Auricular Acupressure
- Where
- Vietnam
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
Ulcerative Colitis
Efficacy of Acupuncture-Mesalazine Combination Therapy in Ulcerative Colitis.
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture combined with mesalazine (an integrated acupuncture-medication regimen) for ulcerative colitis.
- Trial name
- NCT07389824
- Testing
- Acupuncture, Mesalazine
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Qin Yu
Fibromyalgia
The Clinical Impact of Integrated Behavioral Health Techniques in Patients With Fibromyalgia
The purpose of this research is to assess the impact of using Lin Health to provide virtual long-term follow up care for patients with a diagnosis of fibromyalgia.
- Trial name
- NCT06988761
- Testing
- Standard of care treatment for Fibromyalgia, Longitudinal Behavioral Health Techniques
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 218 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Migraine
Short-Term Effects of Acupuncture on Balance, and Quality of Life in Women With Migraine: A Pilot Study
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the short-term effects of acupuncture on migraine-related pain, postural balance, and quality of life in women with migraine.
- Trial name
- SAMBA (NCT07145242)
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Where
- Lithuania
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Laura Zaliene
Root Canal Therapy, Endodontically Treated Teeth
Effects of Two Different Physical Therapy Protocols After an Endodontic Intervention
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical results produced by a manual therapy treatment combined with dry needling (MT+DN) and a manual therapy treatment (TM) versus a control (C), to normalize the altered…
- Trial name
- NCT05249686
- Testing
- Manual Therapy + Dry Needling, Manual Therapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Zaragoza
Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD), Dementia
Laser Acupuncture for Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
This study uses a laser acupuncture pen to stimulate specific acupoints, aiming to evaluate its effectiveness in improving behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).
- Trial name
- NCT07204145
- Testing
- Laser Acupuncture (808 nm laser pen)
- Where
- 2 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- China Medical University Hospital
Dysphagia
How Acupuncture Therapy Improves Dysphagia in Parkinson's Patients
This study is focusing on dysphagic participants with Parkinson's disease. The aim of our study is to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture therapy as an additional intervention for these participants.
- Trial name
- NCT06303895
- Testing
- Routine rehabilitation training, Swallowing rehabilitation training, Acupuncture therapy
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Muhammad
Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Constipation
Home Transcutaneous Electrical Acustimulation (TEA)
This study will assess the efficacy of two active treatments with TEA and a chemical neuromodulator (escitalopram aka Lexapro) versus a sham comparator or control group on abdominal pain.
- Trial name
- Home-TEA (NCT05519683)
- Testing
- TEA, Lexapro
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Bell's Palsy
Efficacy of Laser Acupuncture for Idiopathic Bell's Palsy
Objective: Bell's palsy is characterized by acute, unilateral onset that compromises function and esthetics, exerting a considerable impact on the social, professional, and psychological aspects of the lives of affected…
- Trial name
- NCT06280794
- Testing
- Laser acupuncture, Steroids
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 336 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Tongren Hospital
Post Stroke Shoulder Pain
To Evaluate the Therapeutic Effect of Laser Acupuncture in Patients With Acute or Subacute Post Stroke Shoulder Pain
Investigators propose a research design protocol to evaluate the efficacy of laser acupuncture in improving shoulder pain and improving shoulder function recovery after stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT05328401
- Testing
- Verum laser acupuncture
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Bell Palsy
Laser Acupuncture for Idiopathic Bell's Palsy
Bell's palsy is characterized by acute, unilateral onset that compromises function and esthetics, exerting a considerable impact on the social, professional, and psychological aspects of the lives of affected individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT06732622
- Testing
- Laser acupuncture, Steroids
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 360 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Tongren Hospital
Depression
Effectiveness of Acupuncture for Depressed Patients Taking Antidepressant Medications
In this research study, the investigators piloted a uniform acupuncture treatment protocol among adults with depression who were taking an antidepressant medication that was providing only partial or no symptom alleviation.
- Trial name
- NCT01633996
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital