scholarly journals Effect of acupuncture for diminished ovarian reserve: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huanfang Xu ◽  
Mingzhao Hao ◽  
Chensi Zheng ◽  
Huisheng Yang ◽  
Yaqian Yin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Ovarian Reserve ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Alternative Therapy ◽  
Antral Follicle ◽  
Sham Acupuncture ◽  
Diminished Ovarian Reserve ◽  
Clinical Trial Registry ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Superficial Needling

Abstract Background: Diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) is described as reduced fecundity. A satisfactory treatment is lacking despite the upward trend of the prevalence. Acupuncture has been reported as an alternative therapy for female infertility. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of acupuncture for women with DOR.Methods/Design: In this randomized controlled trial, a total of 120 women with DOR will be randomized to receive either acupuncture or sham acupuncture for 12 weeks. The primary outcome is the antral follicle counting (AFC).Discussion:This study is expect to investigate the effect of acupuncture versus superficial needling in improving ovarian reserve for women with DOR.Trial registration:Acupuncture-Moxibustion Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR1800014988).

scholarly journals Acupuncture of fascia points to relieve hand spasm after stroke: a study protocol for a multicenter randomized controlled trial

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
zengqiao zhang ◽  
Wei Feng ◽  
Kun-Peng Li ◽  
Jing He ◽  
Li-Ming Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Hand Function ◽  
Sham Acupuncture ◽  
Clinical Trial Registry ◽  
Rehabilitation Therapy ◽  
Evaluation Indexes ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Functional Exercise

Abstract Background: The loss of life ability of patients after stroke is mostly caused by the dysfunction of upper limbs, especially hands. Hand functional exercise is the premise of alleviating hand dysfunction, and the relief of hand spasm is the basis of timely and effective hand functional exercise. Previous clinical observation showed that fascial point needling could effectively alleviate hand spasm immediately after stroke, but further evidence from large sample studies is needed. The overall objective of this trial is to further evaluate the clinical efficacy of fascial point acupuncture on hand spasm after stroke. Methods/design: This multicenter randomized controlled trial will compare the efficacy of fascial point acupuncture versus sham acupuncture and routine rehabilitation therapy in stroke patients with hand spasm. Patients will be randomized to undergo either the fascial point acupuncture or the sham acupuncture or the control (routine rehabilitation therapy). We will recruit 210 stroke inpatients who meet the trial criteria and observe the remission of hand spasm and improvement of limb function after 4 weeks of intervention. The first evaluation indexes are the remission of hand spasm and the duration of spasm remission. The second evaluation indexes are the hand function of affected limbs and the ability of daily living. When the accumulative total number of cases included reaches 120, a mid-term analysis will be conducted to determine any evidence that experimental intervention does have an advantage. Discussion: Our aim is to evaluate the efficacy of fascial point acupuncture in relieving hand spasm after stroke. The results will provide more evidences for the clinical application of this therapy in the future. Trial registration: The trial has been registered at the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry（ChiCTR）on April 9, 2019. Registration number: ChiCTR1900022379 Keywords: Fascia points, Acupuncture, Spasm, Stroke

scholarly journals Acupuncture of fascia points to relieve hand spasm after stroke: a study protocol for a multicenter randomized controlled trial

Trials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeng-Qiao Zhang ◽  
Kun-Peng Li ◽  
Jing He ◽  
Li-Ming Jiang ◽  
Wu Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Hand Function ◽  
Sham Acupuncture ◽  
Clinical Trial Registry ◽  
Rehabilitation Therapy ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Functional Exercise ◽  
Term Analysis

Abstract Background The loss of functional ability of patients after stroke is mostly caused by dysfunction of the upper limbs, especially the hands. Hand functional exercise is the premise of alleviating hand dysfunction, and the relief of hand spasm is the basis of timely and effective hand functional exercise. Previous clinical observation have shown that fascial-point needling can effectively alleviate hand spasm immediately after stroke, but further evidence from large-sample studies is needed. The overall objective of this trial is to further evaluate the clinical efficacy of fascial-point acupuncture on hand spasm after stroke. Methods/design This multicenter randomized controlled trial will compare the efficacy of fascial-point acupuncture versus sham acupuncture and routine rehabilitation therapy in stroke patients with hand spasm. Patients will be randomized to undergo either the fascial-point acupuncture, the sham acupuncture or the control (routine rehabilitation therapy). We will recruit 210 stroke inpatients who meet the trial criteria and observe the remission of hand spasm and improvement of limb function after 4 weeks of intervention. The first evaluation indices are the remission of hand spasm and the duration of spasm remission. The second evaluation indices are the hand function of the affected limbs and the activities of daily living. When the accumulative total number of cases included reaches 120, a mid-term analysis will be conducted to determine any evidence that experimental intervention does have an advantage. Discussion Our aim is to evaluate the efficacy of fascial-point acupuncture in relieving hand spasm after stroke. The results should provide more evidence for the clinical application of this therapy in the future. Trial registration Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR), ID: ChiCTR1900022379. Registered on 9 April 2019

scholarly journals Electroacupuncture for postoperative ileus after laparoscopic surgery on colorectal cancer: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Trials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jia-Kai Shao ◽  
Qian Liu ◽  
Wei Pei ◽  
Yu Wang ◽  
Na-Na Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Laparoscopic Surgery ◽  
Postoperative Ileus ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Alternative Therapy ◽  
Abdominal Distension ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Clinical Trial Registry ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Almost All

Abstract Background Postoperative ileus (POI) occurs in almost all patients after abdominal laparoscopic surgery, resulting in complications and increasing the length of hospitalization. Electroacupuncture has been used as an alternative therapy for gastrointestinal dysfunction, but its efficacy for POI is inconclusive. The study is designed to determine whether electroacupuncture can accelerate recovery from POI. Methods/design This study is a three-arm, randomized controlled trial. A total of 105 patients will be randomized into a group receiving electroacupuncture at Tianshu (ST25), a group receiving electroacupuncture at Zusanli (ST36), or a control group in a 1:1:1 ratio. Patients in the electroacupuncture groups will receive electroacupuncture treatment for 4 days from the first day after surgery. The primary outcome consists of the time to first flatus and the time to first defecation. Secondary outcomes include the time to first tolerance of liquid and semiliquid food; the length of the hospital stay; postoperative pain, nausea, and vomiting; abdominal distension; the time to first get out of bed; and postoperative complications. The outcomes will be assessed by the patients themselves every day during hospitalization. Surgeons, nurses, assessors, and statisticians will be blinded to the group assignments. Patients in the two electroacupuncture groups, but not in the control group, will be blinded to the group assignments. The acupuncturists will not be blinded. Discussion The aim of this trial is to provide a nonpharmacological therapy for POI and may provide evidence of the effect of electroacupuncture at ST25 or ST36 on POI. Trial registration Chinese Clinical Trial Registry ChiCTR1900027466. Registered on 14 November 2019.

scholarly journals Acupuncture of fascia points to relieve hand spasm after stroke: a study protocol for a multicenter randomized controlled trial

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
zengqiao zhang ◽  
Wei Feng ◽  
Kun-Peng Li ◽  
Jing He ◽  
Li-Ming Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Hand Function ◽  
Sham Acupuncture ◽  
Clinical Trial Registry ◽  
Rehabilitation Therapy ◽  
Evaluation Indexes ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Functional Exercise

Abstract Background: The loss of life ability of patients after stroke is mostly caused by the dysfunction of upper limbs, especially hands. Hand functional exercise is the premise of alleviating hand dysfunction, and the relief of hand spasm is the basis of timely and effective hand functional exercise. Previous clinical observation showed that fascial point needling could effectively alleviate hand spasm immediately after stroke, but further evidence from large sample studies is needed. The overall objective of this trial is to further evaluate the clinical efficacy of fascial point acupuncture on hand spasm after stroke. Methods/design: This multicenter randomized controlled trial will compare the efficacy of fascial point acupuncture versus sham acupuncture and routine rehabilitation therapy in stroke patients with hand spasm. Patients will be randomized to undergo either the fascial point acupuncture or the sham acupuncture or the control (routine rehabilitation therapy). We will recruit 210 stroke inpatients who meet the trial criteria and observe the remission of hand spasm and improvement of limb function after 4 weeks of intervention. The first evaluation indexes are the remission of hand spasm and the duration of spasm remission. The second evaluation indexes are the hand function of affected limbs and the ability of daily living. When the accumulative total number of cases included reaches 120, a mid-term analysis will be conducted to determine any evidence that experimental intervention does have an advantage. Discussion: Our aim is to evaluate the efficacy of fascial point acupuncture in relieving hand spasm after stroke. The results will provide more evidences for the clinical application of this therapy in the future. Trial registration: The trial has been registered at the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry（ChiCTR）on April 9, 2019. Registration number: ChiCTR1900022379 Keywords: Fascia points, Acupuncture, Spasm, Stroke

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