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Behavioural Intervention

Acupuncture vs Chiropractic for Anxiety and Depression

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Research Sponsored by Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

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Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 3 months

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Study Summary

This trial will compare acupuncture and chiropractor therapy to reduce anxiety and depression in HIV/AIDS patients in Los Angeles. 30 patients will be divided into two groups and screened with 3 tests.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for HIV/AIDS patients experiencing anxiety and depression. Participants must not be receiving both acupuncture and chiropractic treatments simultaneously, but can only be part of one treatment group.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study compares two therapies: acupuncture and chiropractor group therapy, to see which is better at reducing anxiety and depression in HIV/AIDS patients. Each therapy will have 15 participants, with effectiveness measured by established mental health scales.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Acupuncture may cause minor bruising or bleeding at needle sites, dizziness or fainting. Chiropractic adjustments might lead to temporary discomfort, headaches, or tiredness post-treatment.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 3 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~3 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 3 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7)

Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)

The Patient Health Questionnaire 9-item (PHQ-9)

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Chiropractor therapyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

This study aims to compare chiropractic therapy administered one time per month

Group II: Acupuncture therapyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

This study aims to compare acupuncture therapy administered one time per month

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Yo San University of Traditional Chinese MedicineLead Sponsor

Media Library

Acupuncture Therapy (Behavioural Intervention) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05936905 — N/A

HIV/AIDS Research Study Groups: Acupuncture therapy, Chiropractor therapy

HIV/AIDS Clinical Trial 2023: Acupuncture Therapy Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05936905 — N/A

Acupuncture Therapy (Behavioural Intervention) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05936905 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there opportunities for involvement in this clinical experiment?

"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this study is not currently enrolling patients and has not been updated since it was initially posted on July 6th 2023. However, there are over 2000 other active studies that may be suitable for patient enrollment."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Acupuncture Therapy VS Chiropractor Group Therapy to Reduce Anxiety and Depression.

Robert Hoffman 2023. "Acupuncture Therapy VS Chiropractor Group Therapy to Reduce Anxiety and Depression.". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05936905.