Clinical trials: Electroacupuncture
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Electroacupuncture for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Clinical Efficacy and Neuroimaging Mechanisms
This study aims to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of electroacupuncture (EA) as an adjunctive treatment for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
- Trial name
- NCT07392645
- Testing
- Electroacupuncture (EA), Medication
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 123 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lishu Gao
Myofascial Pain Syndromes
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and/or Neurofunctional Electrical Acupuncture in Myofascial Chronic Pain Patients
To evaluate the hypothesis: the effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic (rTMS) stimulation and/or peripheral stimulation (neurofunctional electrical acupuncture) treatments are more effective in pain relief than placebo-sham…
- Trial name
- NCT02381171
- Testing
- Active rTMS, Active Neuroacupuncture
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
Ischemic Stroke, Acute
Electroacupuncture on Modifying Inflammatory Levels of Cytokines and Metabolites in Stroke Patients.
The study will make an association between the diagnosis of traditional Chinese medicine that establishes that the syndrome of blood stagnation generates alteration in blood flow, vascular dysfunction, and damage to the…
- Trial name
- NCT05734976
- Testing
- electroacupuncture
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- China Medical University Hospital
Ischemic Stroke
A Randomized Controlled Study of the Effectiveness of Scalp Electroacupuncture in Improving Upper Limb Motor Function in Convalescent Phase of Ischemic Stroke.
This research is primary to compare effectiveness of scalp electroacupuncture and scalp acupuncture on motor function of the upper limb(UL) in convalescence phase of ischemic stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT02850198
- Testing
- scalp electroacupuncture
- Volunteers
- 328 people
- Sponsor
- Shaanxi Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Trigeminal Neuralgia
The Alternative Effects of Electroacupuncture in the Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia (TN), characterized by its refractory nature and recurrence, frequently leads to anxiety, depression, and insomnia, thereby significantly diminishing patients' quality of life and potentially inducing…
- Trial name
- NCT06977932
- Testing
- Carbarmazepine, Electroacupuncture
- Volunteers
- 126 people
- Sponsor
- Yuanyuan Wu
Sepsis, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Electroacupuncture Modulates SPMs Metabolism and Respiratory Symptoms in Patients With Sepsis Complicating ARDS
In this interventional clinical trial, researchers will administer electroacupuncture versus sham electroacupuncture to sepsis patients with ARDS and collect objective outcome measures. The study will be divided into 2 groups.
- Trial name
- NCT06006325
- Testing
- electroacupuncture treatment
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Tianjin Nankai Hospital
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS)
Personalized Prevention and Treatment Strategies for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Via a Comprehensive Health Management Platform
Spinal cord injury (SCI), leads to functional deficits and complications like neurogenic bladder and deep vein thrombosis, imposing a global annual financial burden.
- Trial name
- NCT06314594
- Testing
- Conventional treatment, intervention treatment
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hangzhou Medical College
Urinary Retention, Lower Motor Neurone Lesion
Electroacupuncture of Different Treatment Frequency in Chronic Urinary Retention Caused by Lower Motor Neuron Lesions
The aim of this study is to compare the effects of electroacupuncture of different frequency in patients with chronic urinary retention caused by lower motor neuron lesions
- Trial name
- NCT06354244
- Testing
- Electroacupuncture of 2 sessions per week, Electroacupuncture of 3 sessions per week, Electroacupuncture of 4 sessions per week
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Guang'anmen Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
Lumbar Disc Herniation, Radiculopathy Lumbar
Efficacy and Safety of Electroacupuncture on Lumbar Disc Herniation with Radiculopathy
Lumbar disc herniation with radiculopathy (LDHR) is the local displacement of the intervertebral disc and its contents beyond the edge of the normal intervertebral disc space, resulting in pain, weakness or numbness in the muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT06611332
- Testing
- Electroacupuncture
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 170 people
- Sponsor
- Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Protective Effects of Acupuncture in Cardiac Surgery
Investigation of the Effectiveness of Electroacupuncture in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery.
In China, acupuncture has been used for nearly 5,000 years to treat diseases and symptoms. Increasing evidence suggests that acupuncture, acupressure, and electroacupuncture (EA) may be useful in treating patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT06110780
- Testing
- acupuncture
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis (SIP)
The Effect of Electroacupuncture (EA) on the Success of Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block (IANB) and Post-operative Pain Relief in Mandibular Molar With Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis (SIP) Among Malaysians: A Study Protocol for Randomized Double-Blinded Clinical Pilot Study
Acupuncture is recognized for its pain relief effect. Electroacupuncture(EA) is a form of acupuncture where electric current is passed between pairs of acupuncture needles in order to achieve therapeutic effect.
- Trial name
- NCT04804761
- Testing
- Electroacupuncture
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- IMU University, Malaysia
Healthy
Physiological Changes Associated With Deqi During Electroacupuncture to Right LI4 and LI11
The aims of the study are to investigate the physiological responses associated with deqi during stimulation of the LI11 and LI4 acupuncture points and the correlation between the intensity of the deqi sensation to such responses.
- Trial name
- NCT01564927
- Testing
- Electroacupuncture to right LI4 and LI11 (ITO, EX-160)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Postherpetic Neuralgia ( PHN )
Electroacupuncture for PHN: Efficacy and Biomarker Evaluation in a Multicenter, Randomized, Sham-Controlled Trial Protocol
The investigators are conducting a clinical study with the following objectives: to evaluate the clinical efficacy of electroacupuncture combined with pregabalin in treating Postherpetic Neuralgia(PHN); to investigate the…
- Trial name
- NCT06990854
- Testing
- Electroacupuncture (Hans-100A, Nanjing Jisheng Medical Technology, China), Pharmacotherapy：① Pregabalin ( Lyrica™ ，Pfizer Inc. America) ② Methylcobalamin ( Mecobalamin tablets， Weicai (China) Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd， China）
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 207 people
- Sponsor
- Dexiong Han
PONV
Electroacupuncture Plus 5-HT3 Receptor Inhibitor for PONV Prevention in High-Risk Patients Undergoing Thoracoscopic Lung Cancer Surgery
This prospective, randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of electroacupuncture combined with 5-HT3 receptor inhibitor for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in high-risk patients…
- Trial name
- NCT07515027
- Testing
- Prophylactic administration of dolasetron, Electroacupuncture
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 204 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Chest Hospital
Reaction of Autonomic Nervous System, Reaction of Acupuncture
Study on the Effect of Electroacupuncture at Both Zusanli and at Both Yanglingquan Acupoints on Cardiovascular Activity
The purpose of this present study was to investigate the effect of electroacupuncture at both Zusanli and at both Yanglingquan acupoints on autonomic nerve modulating cardiovascular activity, and skin blood flow and skin…
- Conditions
- Reaction of Autonomic Nervous System, Reaction of Acupuncture, Reaction of Blood Circulation
- Trial name
- NCT01665105
- Testing
- acupuncture
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- China Medical University Hospital
Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment - aMCI
The Effect of Electroacupuncture Treatment on Cognitive Function in Adults With Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment
Background: Amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) is a prevalent condition, often regarded as the transitional phase between normal cognitive aging and early Alzheimer\'s disease.
- Trial name
- NCT06626828
- Testing
- Electroacupuncture
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Hong Kong Baptist University
Obesity, Abdominal
Electroacupuncture Combined With Umbilical Moxibustion on Abdominal Obesity of Yang Deficiency
Obesity is a chronic metabolic disease that seriously harms human health, while abdominal obesity is more closely related to diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and tumors, and has a higher risk.
- Trial name
- NCT04835181
- Testing
- Electroacupuncture combined with umbilical moxibustion, Electroacupuncture
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Hubei Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Obesity, Insulin Resistance
Electro-Acupuncture for Obese Patients With Insulin Resistance
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of electro-acupuncture for obese patients with insulin resistance. 60 participants will be randomized and allocated to either the electro-acupuncture arm or the sham…
- Trial name
- NCT06609200
- Testing
- Acupuncture needles
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Nanyang Technological University
Glioma
Evaluation of Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Specific Mode Electroacupuncture Stimulation for Paclitaxel Across BBB Delivery in Patients With Postoperative Recurrence of Malignant Glioma: A Single-arm Trial
Gliomas are the most common type of primary brain tumors, with the main treatment modalities including surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy.
- Trial name
- NCT06818331
- Testing
- SMES+PTX, Paclitaxel, Specific mode electroacupuncture stimulation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- The Third Affiliated hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy
The Exploratory Study of Electroacupuncture in the Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy Induced by Platinum Based Chemotherapy Drugs
Through the research to confirm the effectiveness and safety of using electroacupuncture in the treatment of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.
- Trial name
- NCT03048591
- Testing
- electroacupuncture
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital