Randomized Controlled Trial of Acupuncture for Dysmenorrhea
Summary
Since there is unsatisfactory effect by currently pharmacologic therapies and preventive strategies for dysmenorrhea, this study is designed to evaluate the efficacy and quality of life of acupuncture for patients with dysmenorrhea based on the theory of traditional Chinese Medicine.
Description
There were abundant clinical experiences and medical records for dysmenorrhea in traditional Chinese medicine. So we follow the worldly trend to do the research of integrative Chinese medicine and western medicine since WHO launched the first global strategy on traditional and complementary/alternative medicine (TM/CAM) to assist countries to create a stronger evidence base on the safety, efficacy and quality of the TM/CAM products and practices.
The purpose of our study is to create the evidence of effect on dysmenorrhea by acupuncture. The study will be performed under randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel design. The effect of acupuncture and sham group will be compared including the following outcomes: pain score (Visual Analogue Scale), quality of life (SF-36, Taiwan version), overall improvement in dysmenorrhea, adverse effects from treatment, requirements for additional medication, restriction of daily life activities, absence from work or school.
Study Design
Allocation: Randomized, Control: Placebo Control, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment
Conditions
Dysmenorrhea
Intervention
acupuncture, MOCK TENS
Location
National Taiwan University Hospital Yun-Lin Branch
Yun-Lin
Taiwan
640
Status
Recruiting
Source
National Taiwan University Hospital
Results (where available)
Links
- Source: http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT01116453
- Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on July 15, 2010
Published on BioPortfolio: 2014-07-24T14:05:52-0400
Clinical Trials
Efficacy Study of Acupuncture in the Prevention of Primary Dysmenorrhea
Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is a common complaint in menstruating women. Although nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug is an effective treatment, there are concerns about serious adverse even...
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of high frequency TENS and compare to the placebo effect by sham TENS in a randomized control study.
TENS on Pain Intensity in Primary Dysmenorrhea
Dysmenorrhoea is a common problem in women of reproductive age. It is associated with painful uterine contractions and discomfort. The primary aim of the study was to determine the effect ...
Evidence showed that both TENS and passive body heating are potential treatment strategies for improving cognitive functions in people with dementia. It is hypothesized that hat device (Wa...
A Pilot Study of Acupoint Injection for Primary Dysmenorrhea
Many women, particularly adolescent women, suffer from painful menstrual cramps, medically referred to as dysmenorrhea. Common treatments for menstrual cramps are non-steroidal anti-inflam...
PubMed Articles
This systematic review aimed to evaluate the current evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of acupuncture on primary dysmenorrhea.
Electrical stimulation and acupuncture points as non-pharmacological methods, have been the focus of pain reduction in different patients. This study is aimed at determining the effects of transcutane...
Group acupuncture is a growing and cost-effective method for delivering acupuncture in the United States and is the practice model in China. However, group acupuncture has not been tested in a researc...
Understanding the Benefits of Acupuncture Treatment for Cancer Pain Management.
This article summarizes the current evidence regarding the use of acupuncture for pain management in cancer patients. It includes a description of how acupuncture is thought to work and what the inter...
Effectiveness of acupuncture in postpartum depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
To assess the clinical effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of postpartum depression (PPD).
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Acupressure
A type of massage in which finger pressure on specific body sites is used to promote healing, relieve fatigue, etc. Although the anatomical locations are the same as the ACUPUNCTURE POINTS used in ACUPUNCTURE THERAPY (hence acu-), no needle or other acupuncture technique is employed in acupressure. (From Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed). Shiatsu is a modern outgrowth that focuses more on prevention than healing.
Acupuncture Analgesia
Analgesia produced by the insertion of ACUPUNCTURE needles at certain ACUPUNCTURE POINTS on the body. This activates small myelinated nerve fibers in the muscle which transmit impulses to the spinal cord and then activate three centers - the spinal cord, midbrain and pituitary/hypothalamus - to produce analgesia.
Acupuncture Points
Designated locations along nerves or organ meridians for inserting acupuncture needles.
Acupuncture, Ear
Acupuncture therapy by inserting needles in the ear. It is used to control pain and for treating various ailments.
Acupuncture
The occupational discipline of the traditional Chinese methods of ACUPUNCTURE THERAPY for treating disease by inserting needles along specific pathways or meridians.
