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NCT01376375 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1
Acupuncture to Reduce Signs of Inflammation in Participants With Chronic Low Back Pain
A Phase 1 study, sponsored by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH).
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 1
- Development phase
- 5
- Enrollment target
NCT01376375 is a Phase 1 study that has completed, run by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). The registered enrollment target is 5 participants.
The verdict
NCT01376375, a Phase 1 study, has completed, sponsored by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH).
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 1
- Development phase
- 5 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Background: \- Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical treatment. Thin needles are used to stimulate specific points in the body. Previous studies have found that acupuncture can be useful in treating low back pain. This study will explore how acupuncture affects low back pain. Researchers will look at blood samples for changes in different chemicals related to inflammation and pain. Objectives: \- To test the effect of acupuncture on blood chemicals associated with chronic low back pain. Eligibility: * People at least 18 years of age who have chronic low back pain. * Those who have had back surgery or had acupuncture for any medical condition may not participate. Design: * This study requires eight visits over 2 to 3 weeks. Each visit will take 1.5 to 2 hours. * At the first study visit, participants will give a medical history and complete two questionnaires about their low back pain. They will also spend 30 minutes lying down on a bed, relaxing quietly. * The next visits will occur every 2 to 3 days for the next 2 weeks. Participants will receive 30 minutes of either sham or standard acupuncture. Sham acupuncture will mimic the standard procedure, but no needles will be used. The standard procedure will be performed in the same location. A licensed, experienced acupuncturist will insert small disposable needles into acupuncture sites on the back, arms, and legs. Those in the study will not know whether they are receiving the sham or the standard acupuncture procedure. * At some visits, participants will provide blood samples for testing. At every visit, participants will complete the questionnaires about low back pain.
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Acupuncture
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 5 participants |
| Start Date | 2011-06-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2013-04-26 |
| Phase | Phase 1 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01376375
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01376375 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 1. The registered enrollment target is 5 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. 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 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Acupuncture is the first listed.
NCT01376375 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01376375 about?
NCT01376375 is a clinical study titled "Acupuncture to Reduce Signs of Inflammation in Participants With Chronic Low Back Pain". Background: \- Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical treatment. Thin needles are used to stimulate specific points in the body. Previous studies have found that acupuncture can be useful in treating low back pain. This study will explore how acupuncture affects low back pain. Researchers wil...
What is the current status of trial NCT01376375?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 5 participants. The study started on 2011-06-10. Estimated completion is 2013-04-26.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01376375?
The interventions under investigation include: Acupuncture (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01376375?
This trial is sponsored by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), which has 203 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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