Efficacy Study of Acupuncture on Spinal Compression Fracture

Spinal Compression Fracture Clinical Trial

Official title:
Efficacy and Safety of Acupuncture on Spinal Compression Fracture in Patients Treated With Nerve Block

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

This study is to investigate the effectiveness of acupuncture for alleviating pain from Spinal Compression Fracture in Patients Treated with Nerve Block.

Clinical Trial Description

Spinal compression fracture is mainly caused by trauma, furthermore, in old age, osteoporosis increases the risk of spinal compression fracture. Nerve block is effective for the management of pain from inflammation or nerve root stimulation from spinal compression fracture. As one of alternative interventions, acupuncture is effective for controlling spinal compression fracture. This study aims to investigate that combination with acupuncture and nerve block may relieve spinal compression fracture-related pain versus nerve block alone. ;

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Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT01913587
Study type	Interventional
Source	Daegu Catholic University Medical Center
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Status	Completed
Phase	N/A
Start date	March 2013
Completion date	March 2014

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