Clinical trials: Acupuncture Treatment
Breast Pain
Acupuncture for Non-cyclical Breast Pain
Breast pain or mastalgia is a common and troublesome symptom for many women. Whereas cyclical breast pain related to hormonal fluctuations can frequently be treated, non-cyclical breast pain can go untreated due to its various…
- Trial name
- NCT00275574
- Testing
- acupuncture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Dry Eye Symptoms
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Auricular Acupuncture in Improving Dry Eye Symptoms in University Students
Dry eye symptoms can cause various discomforts in the eyes and/or visual disturbances. This condition not only limits daily personal activities and reduces quality of life and mental health but also has negative economic impacts…
- Trial name
- NCT06876077
- Testing
- Auricular acupuncture, Artificial Tears (AT)
- Where
- Vietnam
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
Post-operative Pain, Gynecological Surgery
Acupuncture for Post-Operative Pain Control for Patients Undergoing Gynecological Surgery
This study investigates the role of acupuncture in controlling post-operative pain in patients who have undergone gynecological surgery.
- Conditions
- Post-operative Pain, Gynecological Surgery, Acupuncture
- Trial name
- NCT02855567
- Testing
- Acupuncture needles
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Combined Effect of Tryptophan Rich Diet and Acupuncture on Depression Related to Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) affecting up to 8% of reproductive age women.
- Trial name
- NCT05813366
- Testing
- Acupuncture, Tryptophan-Rich Diet, Vitamin B6 Supplementation
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Postoperative Pain; Knee Arthroscopy; Acupuncture
Acupuncture for Pain Control After Ambulatory Knee Arthroscopy
Aim of the study: To investigate whether acupuncture with indwelling fixed needles reduces pain and analgesic requirement and foster mobilization in patients after arthroscopic knee surgery (AKS) Design: Prospective pilot…
- Trial name
- AcuK-Scope (NCT04134702)
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Medicine Greifswald
Post Operative Pain, Acute, Renal Transplant Donor of Left Kidney
Effectiveness of Thread Embedding Acupuncture Analgesia at the EX-B2 Point Combined With Standard Therapy After Laparoscopic Living Donor Nephrectomy
Kidney transplantation is the main option besides hemodialysis and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) to prolong and improve the quality of life for patients with end-stage renal disease.
- Conditions
- Post Operative Pain, Acute, Renal Transplant Donor of Left Kidney, Quality of Life, Acupuncture Analgesia
- Trial name
- NCT06197620
- Testing
- Thread embedding acupuncture and standard therapy
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitas Indonesia
Inclusion Criteria:, Voluntary Participation in the Study With Available Time for Submission to the Sessions, Which Occur Over Two Months.
Ear Acupuncture Effectiveness In Reducing The Signs And Symptoms Of Stress And Anxiety
Randomized Controlled Trial found that levels of stress and anxiety of students ITIO, Ear and effective in reducing these levels.
- Conditions
- Inclusion Criteria:, Voluntary Participation in the Study With Available Time for Submission to the Sessions, Which Occur Over Two Months., Have a Score of Stress Medium, High or Very High in the LSS Questionnaire, Completion of the STAI and General Form., Exclusion Criteria:
- Trial name
- EAEIRTSOSAA (NCT01275989)
- Testing
- Ear acupuncture
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Nausea, Vomiting
Acupuncture and Acupressure for Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Children Undergoing Outpatient Middle Ear Surgery
The specific aim of this study is to determine the incidence of post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in the pediatric population undergoing outpatient middle ear surgery.
- Conditions
- Nausea, Vomiting, PONV
- Trial name
- NCT03380182
- Testing
- Acupressure Band
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Postoperative Nausea, Postoperative Vomiting
The Effects of Acupuncture Against Postoperative Nausea and Vomit After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), represents a common condition after surgery and anesthesia. Acupuncture has been used for centuries for analgesia and quality of life improvement in addition to low cost.
- Conditions
- Postoperative Nausea, Postoperative Vomiting, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Acupuncture
- Trial name
- NCT04759079
- Testing
- Acupuncture Needles, Antiemetic Drug
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of West Attica
Low Back Pain
The Effect of Dry Needling on Trunk Muscle Function in Low Back Pain Patients
The study will establish data on the function of trunk muscles in healthy and low back pain patient's pre and post dry needling treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT02250742
- Testing
- dry needling
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Haifa
Acupuncture, Perceived Stress
Acupuncture for Perceived Stress in Military Personnel
Introduction: Although the physiologic response to stress is necessary for mammals to survive, prolonged stress response as a result of perceived stress can lead to allostatic load and loss of resilience to future stressors.
- Conditions
- Acupuncture, Perceived Stress, Military Personnel
- Trial name
- NCT03364361
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- United States Naval Medical Center, San Diego
Aging Problems, Wrinkle
Comparing Polydioxanone Thread Embedding Acupuncture and Manual Acupuncture for Nasolabial Fold Reduction
This study was aimed to compare the effectiveness of polydioxanone thread embedding acupuncture and manual acupuncture on the reduction of the nasolabial fold.
- Trial name
- NCT05098912
- Testing
- Manual acupuncture, Thread embedding acupuncture
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitas Indonesia
Menopause, Hot Flashes
Acupuncture for Hot Flushes in Menopause
In a pragmatic study investigate whether Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture-care decreases the frequency of hot flushes and increases health related quality of life among postmenopausal women.
- Trial name
- ACUFLASH (NCT00284492)
- Testing
- Traditional chinese medicine type acupuncture, Self Care
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 286 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital of North Norway
Menopause, Perimenopause
Multi-Acupoint Laser Therapy for Body Shape and Composition in Obese Menopausal Women
The purpose of this study is to integrate Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory and therapeutic methods with modern low-level laser stimulation on corresponding acupoints, applying this combined approach to the field of…
- Conditions
- Menopause, Perimenopause, Obesity, Overweight
- Trial name
- NCT07472881
- Testing
- Multi-acupoint low-level laser therapy, Diet and exercise guidance
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Insulin Resistance
Acupuncture or Metformin for Insulin Resistance in Women With PCOS
The hypothesis is that acupuncture is equally effective as metformin (both treatments combined with lifestyle management) in improving whole body glucose homeostasis in insulin resistant women with polycystic ovary syndrome…
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Insulin Resistance, Hyperandrogenism
- Trial name
- PIAII (NCT02647827)
- Testing
- Lifestyle management, Acupuncture, Metformin
- Where
- 2 sites in China, Sweden
- Volunteers
- 303 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Adhesive Capsulitis
Scientifically Merged Acupuncture and Robot-assisted Technology (SMART) for Rehabilitation of Frozen Shoulder Syndrome: Second-year Project-Comparison of Robot and Conventional Physiotherapy (Including Preliminary Test on Healthy Volunteers)
Disability of upper limbs due to neurologic and orthopedic disorder or injuries is commonly seen clinically. For example paralysis or paresis of upper limb due to stroke is relatively prevalent, and it may result in severe muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT02206542
- Testing
- Upper limb rehabilitation robot, Physical therapy, Electroacupuncture
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Low Back Pain, Pregnancy Related
Treatment of Low Back Pain in Pregnant Women : Uses of Drugs and Other Therapies
Low back pain is a frequent clinical condition in pregnancy. Drugs treatments are limited. Other therapies are often used, associated or not with drugs (acupuncture, manipulative medicine, physical therapies, homeopathy).
- Trial name
- LomboMat2021 (NCT05072002)
- Testing
- no intervention / observational study
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 370 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Central Hospital, Nancy, France
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Difference in the Metabolic Characteristics of COPD Patients and Healthy Adults
Although some important progresses were made in the field of the meridian research, no breakthroughs have been achieved. Besides,there are some problems in meridian researches.
- Trial name
- NCT04046666
- Testing
- Functional near infrared spectroscopy, Moxibustion
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
PTSD
Acupuncture and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Wellness
AMWELL is a randomized, waitlist-controlled, pilot study to evaluate the comparative efficacy of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Acupuncture (AT) to Wait-List Control (WL) in adult female survivors of childhood…
- Trial name
- AMWELL (NCT04859686)
- Testing
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Acupuncture Treatment
- Volunteers
- 77 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Migraine Without Aura, Unilateral Headache
Acupuncture for Migraine Prophylaxis
Hypothesis: Acupuncture obtains an abiding effect on migraine prophylaxis Design: A open-label randomized controlled trial. 249 participants will be included.
- Trial name
- AMP (NCT01687660)
- Testing
- acupuncture
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 249 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Li ying