Clinical trials: Acupuncture Points
Insomnia Disorder
The Study of Mechanism of Chronic Insomnia Disorder Using Acupuncture Based on Changes of Brain GABA and fMRI
Insomnia disorder is one of the major neuropsychiatric diseases which received more attention in recent years. Disturbances in the amino acid neurotransmitter, gama-amino butyric acid (GABA) and hyperarousal of cortex are…
- Trial name
- NCT03237338
- Testing
- ture acupuncture
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dongfang Hospital Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
Lung Diseases, Dyspnea
Effects of Transcutaneous Nerve Electrostimulation (TENS) of Acupuncture Points on Pulmonary Function and Dyspnea Symptoms in Patients With Pulmonary Nodules
The ancient use of acupuncture as a treatment modality of traditional Chinese medicine has also been proven effective in Western medicine.
- Conditions
- Lung Diseases, Dyspnea, Acupuncture
- Trial name
- LUNG TENS (NCT04051398)
- Testing
- transcutaneous nerve electrostimulation (TENS) of acupuncture points
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Santa Marcelina
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Moderate Sedation Combined With Acupuncture Anesthesia in Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy on Screening Research
The purpose of this study is mainly about the feasibility and rationality of moderate sedation combined with acupuncture anesthesia in the application of gastroscopy and colonoscopy ,Then we evaluate the effectiveness and…
- Trial name
- NCT05485064
- Testing
- fentanyl, eletroacupuncture(transcutaneous electrical acupuncture point stimulation ), remimazolam
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University
Other Lesions of Median Nerve
Acute Effects of Acupuncture in the Response of the Median Neurodynamic Test
The purpose of this study is to test whether the application of acupuncture alters the mechanical (range of elbow extension motion) and physiological (eg, intensity and onset of discomfort, tingling feeling and/or feeling of…
- Trial name
- NCT02150915
- Testing
- Acupuncture therapy (leopard spot needling technique)
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nuno Morais
Cancer-related Fatigue
Efficacy of Traditional Chinese Medicine Patch Application at the Shenque (RN8) Acupoint in Cancer Patients Scheduled to Undergo Radiotherapy: A Study on Cancer-Related Fatigue and Heart Rate Variability
This randomized, double-blind, parallel-group controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the effects of traditional Chinese medicine patch application at the Shenque (RN8) acupoint on cancer-related fatigue in adult cancer…
- Trial name
- NCT07690293
- Testing
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Patch
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- China Medical University Hospital
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
Myofacial Pain Syndromes
The Efficacy of Low-level Laser on Cervical Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Objective: To compare the effectiveness of application of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) to trigger points and traditional acupoints for patients with cervical myofascial pain syndrome (MPS).
- Trial name
- NCT01516502
- Testing
- low-level laser therapy
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Uterine Fibroids (Leiomyoma), Ovarian Tumors
TEAS Combined With Triple Antiemetic Drugs to Prevent PONV in High-Risk Patients
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) combined with triple antiemetics for postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in high-risk patients.
- Conditions
- Uterine Fibroids (Leiomyoma), Ovarian Tumors, Gallstones
- Trial name
- NCT07480785
- Testing
- transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation, triple antiemetic drugs
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 780 people
- Sponsor
- Zhejiang University
Assessing the Effect of Acupoint Massage on Pain and Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Surgery Under Local Anesthesia
The Effectiveness of Acupressure on the Physiological and Psychological Improvement of Patients Undergoing Local Anesthesia
Background: Local anaesthesia surgeries are outpatient procedures that allow patients to go home the same day. However, these surgeries often cause pain and anxiety for patients.
- Trial name
- LA (NCT06681519)
- Testing
- Experimental Group 1 - Acupoint Pressure Experimental Group 2 - Pressure Ball Control Group - Conventional Treatment
- Where
- 2 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Yu-Jui Feng
C.Delivery; Surgery (Previous), Gynecological, Inappropriate Device Stimulation of Tissue
The Effect of TEAS on the Quality of Early Recovery
During the past four decades, gynecologic laparoscopy has evolved from a limited method to an advanced operative approach that frequently serves as a substitute for laparotomy.
- Conditions
- C.Delivery; Surgery (Previous), Gynecological, Inappropriate Device Stimulation of Tissue, Delayed Emergence From Anesthesia
- Trial name
- NCT02619578
- Testing
- TEAS, Con, propofol, remifentanil, vecuronium
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital
Disorders of Consciousness Due to Severe Brain Injury
Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation at Jing-Well Points for Disorders of Consciousness
Effective treatment options for disorders of consciousness (DoC) remain limited, and available interventions show heterogeneous efficacy.
- Trial name
- Wells-DoC II (NCT07535593)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical stimulation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Xijing Hospital
Cancer Pain, Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
TEAS for the Treatment of Pain in Bone Metastases of Lung Cancer
This multicenter, prospective, randomized controlled research study aims to objectively evaluate the role of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS), which combines the theory of acupuncture with transcutaneous…
- Conditions
- Cancer Pain, Non Small Cell Lung Cancer, Bone Metastases, Acupuncture
- Trial name
- NCT05730972
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation, Routine palliative treatment
- Volunteers
- 188 people
- Sponsor
- The Third Affiliated hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Mild-to-moderate Depression
Treating Depression With Transcutaneous Electrical Cranial-auricular Acupoint Stimulation (TECAS).
One multi-center, randomized controlled clinical trial is designed to examine whether transcutaneous electrical cranial-auricular acupoint stimulation (TECAS) is non-inferior to the antidepressant drug (Escitalopram) in treating…
- Trial name
- TECAS (NCT03909217)
- Testing
- TECAS Procedure, Escitalopram, Insomnia medication
- Where
- 6 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 470 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Hypertension
Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation on Blood Pressure
This study will be conducted in patients with high-normal blood pressure and grade 1 hypertension and will be divided into two phases.
- Trial name
- NCT06537167
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Acupuncture
Change in Dielectric Constant, Elasticity and Temperature by Acupuncture
Evaluate the effect of systemic acupuncture on dielectric constant, elasticity and skin temperature in healthy individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT04919746
- Testing
- Systemic acupuncture
- Volunteers
- 360 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Hypertension
Effect of Electroacupuncture on P6 Acupoint on Hypertensive Patients.
This is a randomized controlled clinical trial with three parallel arms. This trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of electroacupuncture on P6 acupoint for patients with hypertension,with respect to decreasing their blood…
- Trial name
- EEP6 (NCT04514068)
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Ong Fujian Chinese Physician Hall
Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebral Hemorrhage
Effect of Median Nerve Electrical Stimulation Combined With Auricular Acupuncture on Consciousness Disturbance in Patients With Craniocerebral Injury
This study aims to evaluate the effects of auricular press needle therapy, combined with conventional treatment and median nerve electrical stimulation, on promoting arousal and neurological recovery in patients with disorders of…
- Trial name
- ANECT-CCI (NCT07273864)
- Testing
- Conventional Neurosurgical and Supportive Care, Right Median Nerve Electrical Stimulation, Auricular Press-Needle Therapy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Li Hai
Obesity, Obesity, Abdominal
Acupoint Catgut Embedding With Laser Acupuncture for Weight Loss in Adults With Obesity
Acupoint catgut embedding and laser acupuncture have each been studied as treatments for obesity in adults, but the two have not been evaluated in combination, and few trials have measured anthropometric, biochemical, and blood…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Obesity, Abdominal, Overweight
- Trial name
- NCT07770893
- Testing
- Acupoint catgut embedding, Active laser acupuncture, Dietary and exercise counseling
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei City Hospital
Essential Hypertension
Effect of Acupuncture on Patients With Mild Hypertension
This is a large scale, open-label, multicenter, randomized controlled clinical trial with four parallel arms. This trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of affected meridian acupuncture for patients with mild hypertension,with…
- Trial name
- EAPMH (NCT01701726)
- Testing
- acupuncture
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Asthma
Acupoint Massage Combined With Ear Point Pressing Beans
Objective: To explore the application effect of acupoint massage combined with ear point pressing beans in the remission stage of asthma.
- Trial name
- NCT06650917
- Testing
- the experiment group were treated acupoint massage combined with ear point pressing beans, the control group were treated with acupoint massage
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hai'an Hospital of TCM001