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Electroacupuncture for Knee Osteoarthritis

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Research Sponsored by University of Manitoba

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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

Must have

participants are on a waiting list for TKA and do not have a surgical date within 3 months from the start of the study.Waiting list will be defined as having had consultation with an orthopaedic surgeon and having accepted an offer a TKA. The participants will be a minimum of 45 years old and have a NPRS ≥ 5.

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, 3 weeks, 6 weeks and 6 weeks after study completion

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial tests how well acupuncture can help reduce pain. It compares 3 groups: those getting real acupuncture, those getting fake acupuncture, and those not getting any.

Eligible Conditions

Osteoarthritis

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, 3 weeks, 6 weeks and 6 weeks after study completion

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, 3 weeks, 6 weeks and 6 weeks after study completion

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 3 weeks, 6 weeks and 6 weeks after study completion for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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

Primary outcome measures

The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC)

Secondary outcome measures

Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)

The Short Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ)

The Short Form-Survey 36 (SF-36)

Other outcome measures

Brief questionnaire

Side effects data

From 2007 Phase 2 trial • 57 Patients • NCT00071110

32%

INCREASED DREAM ACTIVITY

29%

HEADACHE

25%

REDUCED DURATION OF SLEEP:

25%

NAUSEA / VOMITING

25%

ORGASMIC DYSFUNCTION

11%

DIMINISHED SEXUAL DESIRE

11%

INCREASED DURATION OF SLEEP:

11%

INCREASED TENDENCY TO SWEATING

11%

ORTHOSTATIC DIZZINESS

PHOTOSENSITIVITY

EMOTIONAL INDIFFERENCE

PALPITATIONS / TACHYCARDIA

ASTHENIA / LASSITUDE / INCREASED FATIGUABILITY

TENSION / INNER UNREST

RASH

DRY VAGINA

FAILING MEMORY

SLEEPINESS / SEDATION

DIARRHEA

PRURITUS

100%

80%

60%

40%

20%

Study treatment Arm

Electroacupuncture (EA)

Sham Acupuncture (SA)

Trial Design

3Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Placebo Group

Group I: ElectroacupunctureExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Acupuncture needles will be inserted into the body at standardized acupuncture points. Electrical current will then be applied using 2 channels of electrical current for a total of 4 points receiving electroacupuncture

Group II: WaitlistActive Control1 Intervention

The wait list group will be required to complete questionnaires at 4 separate time points over the 12 week study period.

Group III: Sham acupuncturePlacebo Group1 Intervention

Sham Acupuncture needles will be placed at standardized acupuncture points. Sham electrical current will then be applied using 2 channels / 4 points as in the electroacupuncture group. The electrical current will not be turned on.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of ManitobaLead Sponsor

595 Previous Clinical Trials

199,477 Total Patients Enrolled

2 Trials studying Osteoarthritis

46 Patients Enrolled for Osteoarthritis

Media Library

Electroacupuncture (Other) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05374330 — N/A

Osteoarthritis Research Study Groups: Electroacupuncture, Sham acupuncture, Waitlist

Osteoarthritis Clinical Trial 2023: Electroacupuncture Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05374330 — N/A

Electroacupuncture (Other) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05374330 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does this experiment allow for enrollment of individuals over 30 years old?

"The age restriction for this medical trial is between 45 and 85 years old. There are 37 trials specifically designed for those under 18, while 672 studies accommodate participants older than 65."

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What is the sample size of participants for this research endeavor?

"Affirmative. According to data published on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial is actively seeking individuals for participation. This research was first posted on September 1st 2023 and the most recent update occurred on May 8th 2023; 45 participants are needed from one location."

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Is enrollment still available for this research project?

"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this ongoing medical trial was posted on September 1st 2023 and last revised on May 8th 2023. 45 participants are required at a single site for the study's completion."

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To whom is this medical experiment accessible?

"For this clinical investigation, 45 individuals aged between 45 and 85 with osteoarthritis must be acquired. Additionally, participants should have a minimum NPRS score of 5 and not have an upcoming TKA scheduled within 3 months of the start date. Lastly, they should be on a waiting list for surgical treatment (defined as having consulted an orthopaedic surgeon and accepted their offer)."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Electroacupuncture Treatment for Those With End Stage Knee Osteoarthritis on a Total Knee Arthroplasty Waitlist

Janine Didyk 2023. "Electroacupuncture Treatment for Those With End Stage Knee Osteoarthritis on a Total Knee Arthroplasty Waitlist". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05374330.

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