Osteoarthritis of the Knees study: Acupuncture
Official title Clinical Study of Acupuncture Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06805188
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to find out if acupuncture is safe and effective for knee osteoarthritis by comparing real acupuncture to a sham (fake) treatment.
- Who it's for
- It is looking for adults who have knee osteoarthritis.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive 24 acupuncture sessions over 8 weeks and will have their knee pain, function, and mental health measured before and after the treatments.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts 8 weeks, with 24 acupuncture visits and several assessments during that time.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 70
You may be able to join if
- aged 18-70 years old, regardless of gender
- meeting the diagnostic criteria of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) of KOA
- patients with an NRS score of at least greater than 4 for knee pain, and the pain has lasted for at least 3 months
- diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or x-ray in the last 3 years
- volunteering to participate in this trial and signing informed consent
You likely can't join if
- Patients with a history of knee surgery
- Patients who had received any physical therapy related to osteoarthritis of the knee, such as corticosteroid injections, acupuncture, or moxibustion...
- Patients who had a disease that could lead to pain in the knee, such as a fracture, a synovial cyst, or rheumatoid arthritis
- Patients who had a history of knee surgery. or any significant neurological injury
- Prior serious mental illness, organ failure, or malignancy
- Planned knee surgery within the next 3 months
See the full eligibility criteria
- aged 18-70 years old, regardless of gender
- meeting the diagnostic criteria of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) of KOA
- patients with an NRS score of at least greater than 4 for knee pain, and the pain has lasted for at least 3 months
- diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or x-ray in the last 3 years
- volunteering to participate in this trial and signing informed consent
- Patients with a history of knee surgery
- Patients who had received any physical therapy related to osteoarthritis of the knee, such as corticosteroid injections, acupuncture, or moxibustion, within the past 3 months
- Patients who had a disease that could lead to pain in the knee, such as a fracture, a synovial cyst, or rheumatoid arthritis
- Patients who had a history of knee surgery. or any significant neurological injury
- Prior serious mental illness, organ failure, or malignancy
- Planned knee surgery within the next 3 months
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 70 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Nanchang, Jiangxi, China. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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