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Functional Brain Imaging - Acupuncture and Osteoarthritis

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Osteoarthritis
Interventions
Procedure: acupuncture
Registration Number
NCT00070824
Lead Sponsor
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to use single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (f-MRI) of the brain to study the response of both normal participants and participants with Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee to acupuncture.

Detailed Description

Recent experimental studies in both animal and humans have begun to demonstrate some measurable physiologic effects that are associated with acupuncture, suggesting the possibility of a neurophysiologic explanation. In addition, brain research continues to uncover a complex set of endogenous neurologic control systems, such that it has become clear that the brain plays a major role in the modulation of pain perception and control. If acupuncture can be demonstrated to have a consistent effect on specific areas of the brain, it will become possible to explore the potential efficacy of acupuncture based on measurable neurophysiologic responses.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
16
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
BacupuncturePatients with osteoarthritis pain at rest
AacupunctureNormal Subjects without pain
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
SPECT Cerebral Bloodflow24 hours
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
0-10 Numeric Rating Scale for Pain Intensity1 hour

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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