Effect of Acupuncture Points Laser Versus Tap Water Iontophoresis on Hyperhidrosis
the purpose of the present study is to assess the effect of laser acupoints on subjects with hyperhidrosis in comparison to tap water iontophoresis
NCT04862546 — Hyperhidrosis
Status: Completed
http://inclinicaltrials.com/hyperhidrosis/NCT04862546/
Acupuncture and Meditation for Wellness (AMWELL)
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 sexual abuse (CSA) experiencing symptoms of psychological distress.
NCT04859686 — PTSD
Status: Completed
http://inclinicaltrials.com/ptsd/NCT04859686/
The Effects of Combined Treatment of Acupuncture Intervention & Standard of Care on Laboratory and Clinical Outcomes in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients With Mild-Moderate Symptoms
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a problem that is being faced in more than 200 countries in the world, including Indonesia. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic. The transmission of the virus occurred rapidly that 2 weeks from the first case diagnosed, 1000 patients tested positive. A week later, the number of positive cases exceeded 4600, reaching more than 30,000 patients and 2,500 deaths on March 18, 2020. The death rate due to COVID-19 in Indonesia is one of the highest in Asia. To date, no therapy has been shown to be effective for Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). A vaccine for SARS-CoV-2 also has not been found at this time and is in the research phase. Current management of COVID-19 patients focuses primarily on providing supportive care. Currently, several countries make treatment guidelines for COVID-19 patients by providing several types of anti-viral drugs and other drugs such as chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine, immunoglobulins, anti-cytokine agents or immunomodulators. The administration of these drugs does not escape the various side effects experienced by patients. Administration of chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine carries the risk of causing prolonged QT interval which can lead to arrhytmia disturbances such as torsades des pointes in certain people. Administration of chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine in combination with azithromycin increases the risk of developing arrhythmias. Giving anti-viruses such as lopinavir / ritonavir, umifenovir, remdesivir, favipiravir can also cause various side effects including gastrointestinal disturbances (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea), impaired liver function, and hyperuricaemia. Treatment with human immunoglobulins has been associated with a significantly increased risk of thrombotic events. Currently, no acupuncture research on COVID-19 patients has been published. However, acupuncture can play a role in several conditions that occur in COVID-19 according to the pathophysiology that occurs, this has been proven through several clinical studies conducted on non-COVID-19 cases that have pathophysiology that resemble COVID-19 conditions. In COVID-19 with mild-moderate symptoms, acupuncture can play a role in boosting the immune system, including increasing the number of Natural Killer cells and lymphocytes. Whereas in cases of severe COVID-19 symptoms, it is hoped that acupuncture can provide anti-inflammatory effect and prevent cytokine storm.
NCT04844710 — Covid19
Status: Completed
http://inclinicaltrials.com/covid19/NCT04844710/
Effect and Mechanism of Acupuncture for Cancer-related Cognitive Difficulties (ENHANCE)
The purpose of this study is to test whether acupuncture can improve cognitive difficulties and insomnia in survivors of breast cancer. Researchers will compare the effects of real acupuncture with those of placebo acupuncture and wait-list acupuncture. This study will also look at insomnia's link to cognitive difficulties. All study participants (receiving real acupuncture, placebo acupuncture, or wait-list acupuncture) will complete study questionnaires and/or have cognitive testing at Weeks 0, 4, 10, 14 and 26. After the Week 26 visit, your participation in this study will end. If you are assigned to receive placebo acupuncture or wait-list acupuncture, you will have the option of receiving up to 10 real acupuncture treatments within the six months after the study finishes.
NCT04837820 — Breast Cancer
Status: Recruiting
http://inclinicaltrials.com/breast-cancer/NCT04837820/
Highest Weight Loss and Abdominal Adiposity Loss With Hypocaloric Diet Plan and Auricular Acupuncture
The implications of obesity, especially visceral fat, in health are well known. It would be desirable to control obesity by safe and effective treatment modalities. Aim: To assess the effectiveness of Auricular Acupuncture (AA) on body weight loss in a Portuguese sample.
NCT04834180 — Weight Loss
Status: Completed
http://inclinicaltrials.com/weight-loss/NCT04834180/
The Effect of Acupuncture as Adjunctive Therapy on Homeostasis Model Assessment-insulin Resistance and Health Related Quality of Life in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
This study aims to determine the effect of acupuncture as an adjunctive therapy on homeostasis model assessment-insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
NCT04829045 — Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Status: Completed
http://inclinicaltrials.com/diabetes-mellitus-type-2/NCT04829045/
Effect of Acupuncture on the Clinical Outcome of IVF-ET in Patients With Recurrent Implantation Failure: a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
In order to explore the effect of acupuncture on the clinical outcome of IVF-ET in patients with recurrent implantation failure, the patients divide into the experimental group or the control group. In the experimental group, those patients undergo acupuncture at the beginning of embryo transfer cycle three times a week until 14 days after embryo transfer. In the control group, those patients do not receive any treatments during embryo transfer cycle. Statistical analysis of the two groups of primary endpoint and secondary endpoint are done.
NCT04822207 — Acupuncture
Status: Recruiting
http://inclinicaltrials.com/acupuncture/NCT04822207/
Efficacy of Acupuncture and Low-Level Laser in Temporomandibular Disorders
Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) , a musculoskeletal condition , includes a series of clinical problems involving the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), the masticatory muscles, and related structures.This study evaluates the efficacy of integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine in the treatment of TMD.
NCT04819048 — Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Status: Recruiting
http://inclinicaltrials.com/temporomandibular-joint-disorders/NCT04819048/
Effect of Acupuncture at the Sphenopalatine Ganglion in the Treatment of Moderate-to-severe Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis (AR) is an immunoglobulin E-mediated inflammatory disease1 caused by hypersensitivity of the immune system to an allergen, affecting 100 million people in Europe 2and 400 million of the global population.The etiology of AR is multifactorial, resulting primarily from genetic predisposition, immunological response, and environmental pollutants.AR traditionally has been classified as seasonal (SAR) or perennial (PAR) depending on the causes and duration of symptoms. Some patients with AR prefer complementary and alternative medicine for their symptoms, with nearly 20% receiving acupuncture. According to the updated practice parameter of rhinitis in 2020, the use of acupuncture for the treatment of AR was not recommended due to a lack of well-controlled studies. The sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG), located under a thin (1-2 mm) layer of mucosa in the pterygopalatine fossa, consists of sensory fibers that innervate the nasopharynx, nasal cavity, and palate.Several studies have reported the benefit of SPG stimulation in chronic cluster headache and acute ischaemic stroke. Compared with traditional acupoints selected on basis of traditional meridian theory, acupuncture at SPG(inserting a needle through SPG acupoint (near ST7, Xiaguan) to reach and directly stimulate the SPG) may help patients ameliorate nasal symptoms immediately and improve quality of life by increasing sympathetic nerve excitability, but the evidence is inconclusive. We have designed this three-armed, randomized trial to investigate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture at SPG for the treatment of SAR. We hypothesize that acupuncture at SPG plus rescue medication is superior to sham acupuncture plus RM and RM alone in the treatment of SAR.
NCT04815668 — Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
Status: Recruiting
http://inclinicaltrials.com/seasonal-allergic-rhinitis/NCT04815668/
Effect of Peripheral Stimulation on Acupuncture Points for Pain Relief of Low Back Pain Patients - a Prospective, Double-blind Randomized Controlled Trial
For decades, chronic low back pain has been one of the major health complaints in Hong Kong. Without proper management, low back pain is associated with functional disability and decreased quality of life. However, currently, there is still no "gold standard" treatment for cure of the problem.
NCT04809909 — Low Back Pain
Status: Recruiting
http://inclinicaltrials.com/low-back-pain/NCT04809909/