Clinical trials: Acupuncture
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Effect of Low-frequency Electroacupuncture (EA) on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Low-frequency electroacupuncture (EA) can decrease serum 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP), androstenedione (A) and testosterone (T)of young women with polycystic ovary syndrome in the Human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG)…
- Trial name
- NCT01812161
- Testing
- acupuncture protocol 1, Acupuncture protocol 2
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Hypertensive Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Robotic Assisted Evacuation of Subacute and Chronic Supratentorial Deep Hypertensive Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Robotic Assisted Evacuation of Subacute and Chronic Supratentorial Deep Hypertensive Intracerebral Hemorrhage for Accelerating Functional Rehabilitation (RESCUE-CHAIN): a Multi-center Randomized Controlled Trial
- Trial name
- NCT04957862
- Testing
- Robotic Assisted Evacuation
- Volunteers
- 428 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Changzheng Hospital
NAFLD, Accupuncture
Treatment of Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease With Lifestyle Modification and Acupuncture
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common cause of liver dysfunction worldwide. NAFLD may progress to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and in turn to cirrhosis.
- Trial name
- NCT02006329
- Testing
- acupuncture
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Ziv Hospital
Osteoarthritis
Chinese Herbal Fumigation With Acupuncture for the Knee Osteoarthritis
To evaluate the effect of fumigation in conjunction with acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis, participators were collected from acupuncture and Chinese traumatology clinic at Linsen Chinese Medicine and Kunming Branch, Taipei…
- Trial name
- NCT03659370
- Testing
- Fumigation, Acupuncture
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei City Hospital
Peripheral Neuropathy, Diabetic Neuropathies
Efficacy of Moxibustion in Diabetes Peripheral Neuropathy
This pragmatic randomized controlled study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of moxibustion therapy on diabetes peripheral neuropathy.
- Trial name
- NCT04894461
- Testing
- Moxibustion
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Xiamen University
Postoperative Ileus
Electroacupuncture Combined With Fast-track Perioperative Program for Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
Background: The investigators' previous study demonstrated that electroacupuncture (EA) reduces the duration of postoperative ileus and hospital stay after laparoscopic colorectal surgery within a traditional perioperative care…
- Trial name
- NCT04090073
- Testing
- Electroacupuncture, Fast-track Perioperative program
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Depression After Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
TAES Alleviate Post-VATS Depression
Depression can significantly affect postoperative rehabilitation quality and increase the mortality of patients who receive video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS).
- Trial name
- TAES (NCT06718231)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Fuling Central Hospital of Chongqing City
Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Prospective Studies of the Use of Self Hypnosis, Acupuncture and Osteopathic Manipulation on Muscle Tension in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
We propose to identify patients and families for inclusion in pilot studies of the three modalities. Patients and their families will be asked to participate in these studies.
- Trial name
- NCT00011024
- Testing
- Self Hypnosis, Acupuncture, Osteopathic Manipulation
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Lumbar Disc Herniation, Gait Analysis
Effect of Chuna Manipulation Therapy on Gait in Patients With Lumbar Disc Herniation
Prospective Observation Study of the Effect of Chuna Manipulation Therapy on Gait in Patients With Lumbar Disc Herniation
- Conditions
- Lumbar Disc Herniation, Gait Analysis, Manual Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT03858556
- Testing
- Chuna manipulation, Herbal medicine, Bee venom pharmacopuncture
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jaseng Medical Foundation
Traumatic Brain Injury
Different Feeding in Traumatic Brain Injury Patients
This was a multicenter randomized controlled study of 98 severe Traumatic Brain Injury patients with tracheostomy. Patients enrolled were divided randomly into the observation group with Intermittent Oro-esophageal Tube Feeding…
- Trial name
- NCT06249022
- Testing
- Rehabilitation therapy, Intermittent Oro-esophageal Tube Feeding, Nasogastric tube feeding
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Zeng Changhao
Knee Osteoarthritis
Placebo Response of Different Types of Sham Acupuncture for Knee Osteoarthritis
This study aims to conduct a randomized controlled trial to investigate the difference in clinical efficacy and blinding effect between real acupuncture and various sham acupuncture techniques.
- Trial name
- PSAKOA (NCT06675981)
- Testing
- Real Acupuncture, Non-acupuncture at real-acupoint, Shallow acupuncture at real-acupoint
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- West China Hospital
Wellbeing of Healthcare Providersin Frontline COVID-19 Departments
Integrative Medicine Impact on Frontline COVID-19 Personnel Wellbeing
Treating COVID-19 hospitalized patients incurred heavy burden of physical and emotional stress. The present study is taking place at Carmel Medical Center in collaboration with the integrative oncology and the internal medicine…
- Trial name
- NCT05104827
- Testing
- Complementary Integrative Medicine
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Carmel Medical Center
Paralytic Ileus
Effects of Laser Acupuncture Therapy on Paralytic Ileus
Ileus occurs from hypomotility of the gastrointestinal tract. Causes of Paralytic ileus include post-operation, stroke, and bed-ridden for a long time. Medicine treatment is less and less effective over time.
- Trial name
- NCT03041675
- Testing
- Laser Acupuncture group
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- China Medical University Hospital
Fibromyalgia, Primary, Fibromyalgic Sindrome
Fibromyalgia Different Approaches: Acupuncture vs Migratens
Fibromyalgia or Fibromyalgic Sindrome (FMS) is a chronic debilitating pain syndrome, characterized by widespread chronic musculoskeletal pain and generalized painful hypersensitivity, which may be associated with systemic…
- Trial name
- FrIDAy (NCT04098757)
- Testing
- Migratens
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Vittorio Schweiger
Fatty Liver
Liver Enzymes and Metabolic Risk Factors Response to Laser Acupuncture Versus Cupping Therapy in Fatty Liver
fatty liver disease is characterized by low antioxidants, disturbed lipid metabolism, cardioautonomic functions, and elevated blood measures (glucose, inflammatory markers, liver enzymes)
- Trial name
- NCT05623930
- Testing
- laser acupuncture, wet cupping
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Scar Tissue, Hypertrophic Scar
Effectiveness of Dry Needling in Linear Scar Tissue
Scar tissue can cause serious complications that significantly impact a patient's quality of life. Common complications include stiffness and contractions, which can restrict joint mobility and make daily activities challenging.
- Conditions
- Scar Tissue, Hypertrophic Scar, Hypertrophic Scar of Upper Arm (Disorder), Hypertrophic Surgical Scar
- Trial name
- NCT06033430
- Testing
- True dry needling
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Iran
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Iran University of Medical Sciences
Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS)
Dexamethasone Phonophoresis Versus Laser Acupuncture on Chronic Rhinosinusitis
This study is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of evidence concerning the efficacy and safety of dexamethasone phonophoresis and laser acupuncture for treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis.
- Trial name
- NCT06616792
- Testing
- Dexamethasone phonophoresis, Laser Acupuncture, Traditional medication
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Breast Engorgement in Puerperium, Post Partum Depression
Add-on Effectiveness of EA or TENS in Early Postpartum Breast Engorgement
A total of 36 volunteers of postpartum women within 7 days with significant breast engorgement, will be recruited in China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
- Trial name
- ETBEG (NCT04998565)
- Testing
- Routine care, Electrical Acupuncture, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- China Medical University Hospital
Survivorship, Prostate Cancer
An Acupuncture Study for Prostate Cancer Survivors With Urinary Issues
The purpose of this study is to test whether acupuncture can improve nocturia in prostate cancer survivors. This is the first time acupuncture is being studied for nocturia in prostate cancer survivors.
- Trial name
- NCT05540392
- Testing
- Acupuncture, Waitlist Control, Questionnaires
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Substance Abuse
Positive Effects of Laser Acupuncture in Methamphetamine Users Undergoing Group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Pilot Study
Methamphetamine (MA) addiction has become a crucial public health issue due to its adverse effects. Acupuncture has been used for drug detoxification for many years. However, some disadvantages are not be suitable for MA users.
- Trial name
- NCT04789772
- Testing
- Laser acupuncture
- Where
- 2 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital