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NCT00034047 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1

Endometriosis : Traditional Medicine vs Hormone Therapy

A Phase 1 study of Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain, sponsored by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH).

Completed
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
50
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

NCT00034047: Completed Phase 1 study of Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain, sponsored by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH).

NCT00034047 is a Phase 1 study of Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain that has completed, run by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). The registered enrollment target is 50 participants, below the 263-participant average among 48 other Endometriosis trials with a reported enrollment target (81% lower). The trial reports 2 study locations across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT00034047, a Phase 1 study of Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain, has completed, sponsored by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH).

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
50 participants
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

Study Summary

This 36-week study will determine whether traditional Chinese medicine (acupuncture and Chinese herbs) is as effective as hormone therapy for alleviating endometriosis-related pelvic pain.

Interventions

  • PROCEDURE Acupuncture
  • DRUG Chinese Products
  • DRUG Nafarelin

Study Locations (2)

Oregon

  • Oregon Health Sciences University, Women's Health Research Unit - Portland
  • Oregon College of Oriental Medicine Clinic - Portland

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 50 participants
Start Date 2002-09
Est. Completion 2006-08
Phase Phase 1

What the finished NCT00034047 record still lists

NCT00034047 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 50 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 263-participant average among 48 other Endometriosis trials with a reported enrollment target (81% lower).

The record links to 2 conditions, with Endometriosis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Acupuncture is the first listed.

NCT00034047 reports a single indexed study location in Oregon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00034047 about?

NCT00034047 is a clinical study titled "Endometriosis : Traditional Medicine vs Hormone Therapy". This 36-week study will determine whether traditional Chinese medicine (acupuncture and Chinese herbs) is as effective as hormone therapy for alleviating endometriosis-related pelvic pain.

What is the current status of trial NCT00034047?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 50 participants. The study started on 2002-09. Estimated completion is 2006-08.

What conditions does trial NCT00034047 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Endometriosis, Pelvic Pain.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00034047?

The interventions under investigation include: Acupuncture (PROCEDURE), Chinese Products (DRUG), Nafarelin (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00034047?

This trial is sponsored by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), which has 203 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00034047 being conducted?

This trial has 2 study locations across Oregon. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT00034047's enrollment target sits among peer trials

50 37th of 48 higher than 12 of 48 other Endometriosis trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more other Endometriosis trials. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00034047, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT00034047 (small enrollment · single site footprint · completed) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.