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NCT00065403 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1

Acupuncture for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

A Phase 1 study of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, sponsored by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH).

Completed
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
260
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT00065403 is a Phase 1 study of Irritable Bowel Syndrome that has completed, run by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). The registered enrollment target is 260 participants, above the 139-participant average among 47 other Irritable Bowel Syndrome trials with a reported enrollment target (87% higher). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT00065403, a Phase 1 study of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, has completed, sponsored by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH).

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
260 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Little is known about acupuncture's efficacy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). This trial uses a manualized acupuncture treatment format that closely follows clinical practice and allows flexibility in designing individualized treatments. In addition, a second parallel qualitative study will follow a subgroup of patients throughout the trial to explore the relationships between patients' interpretations and understandings (what anthropologists call "meaning") of irritable bowel and their response to treatment. Cortisol levels (an important stress hormone) will also be assessed. This will be a 3-arm trial: Active acupuncture, placebo acupuncture, and wait list.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DEVICE Acupuncture

Study Locations (1)

Massachusetts

  • Harvard Medical School - Boston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 260 participants
Start Date 2004-02
Est. Completion 2005-09
Phase Phase 1

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00065403

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00065403 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 1. The registered enrollment target is 260 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, above the 139-participant average among 47 other Irritable Bowel Syndrome trials with a reported enrollment target (87% higher). The listed sponsor is National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), which has 203 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Irritable Bowel Syndrome appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Acupuncture is the first listed.

NCT00065403 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00065403 about?

NCT00065403 is a clinical study titled "Acupuncture for Irritable Bowel Syndrome". Little is known about acupuncture's efficacy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). This trial uses a manualized acupuncture treatment format that closely follows clinical practice and allows flexibility in designing individualized treatments. In addition, a second parallel qualitative study will follo...

What is the current status of trial NCT00065403?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 260 participants. The study started on 2004-02. Estimated completion is 2005-09.

What conditions does trial NCT00065403 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00065403?

The interventions under investigation include: Acupuncture (DEVICE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00065403?

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 NCT00065403 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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