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NCT00570024 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
The Effects of Traditional Acupuncture on Mechanisms of Coronary Heart Disease
A NA study, sponsored by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 145
- Enrollment target
NCT00570024 is a NA study that has completed, run by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 145 participants.
The verdict
NCT00570024, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 145 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This research is being done because sudden and unexpected cardiac death remains a significant problem in patients with established coronary heart disease and accounts for 30% of deaths in this group (150,000 deaths annually) despite recognition and treatment of their heart disease. A large body of evidence implicates psychosocial stress as a risk factor and trigger for reduced blood flow in the heart, heart attack and sudden cardiac death, yet the specific mechanisms of this relationship remain under investigation. The nervous system, which plays a role in regulation of the heart, can influence cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heart beats). There are several studies that suggest that acupuncture improves anginal symptoms (like chest pain or tightness) and blood pressure, while reducing stress and improving overall quality of life. The reason that acupuncture seems to have a positive effect on these factors is thought to be that it helps the arteries and the nervous system to work better. It is possible to measure these effects in a systematic way. The functioning of the artery can be measured by Peripheral Arterial Tonometry, (PAT) a simple monitoring device that measures blood flow using finger probes and a blood pressure cuff. Changes in the nervous system can be measured by using a 24-hour Holter monitor to record the heart rate. The 24-hour Holter monitor will also show if oxygen flow to the heart is decreased, as would happen during stress, by recording a continuous electrocardiogram (ECG). Feelings about stress can be established by questionnaires. The purpose of this study is to compare three groups of people with known coronary heart disease. One group will receive traditional acupuncture, one group will receive alternative acupuncture, and a third group will receive usual care only.
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Traditional Acupuncture
- PROCEDURE AA
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 145 participants |
| Start Date | 2006-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2010-03 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00570024
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00570024 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 145 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, which has 339 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Traditional Acupuncture is the first listed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00570024 about?
NCT00570024 is a clinical study titled "The Effects of Traditional Acupuncture on Mechanisms of Coronary Heart Disease". This research is being done because sudden and unexpected cardiac death remains a significant problem in patients with established coronary heart disease and accounts for 30% of deaths in this group (150,000 deaths annually) despite recognition and treatment of their heart disease. A large body of e...
What is the current status of trial NCT00570024?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 145 participants. The study started on 2006-01. Estimated completion is 2010-03.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00570024?
The interventions under investigation include: Traditional Acupuncture (PROCEDURE), AA (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00570024?
This trial is sponsored by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, which has 339 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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