Effect of Acupuncture to control Diabetes.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Diabetes Mellitus; Type 2 diabetes; E10-E14; C18.452.394.750.149

• Registration Number: RBR-3m45y3
• Lead Sponsor: Instituto de Ciências Farmacêuticas

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2018-06-04
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruitment completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Research participants should be able to clearly understand and cooperate with all the procedures described in the Study Consent Form, including completing the questionnaires. Men and women between the ages of 20 and 75; Patients with type 2 diabetes for at least 3 years with stable glycemic control; verified by the A1c dosage in the last 3 months without change of medication.

Exclusion Criteria

Use of synthetic glucocorticoids * such as prednisone, prednisolone, methylprednisolone and hydrocortisone by oral or topical routes.
Pregnancy; Type 1 Diabetes; Antecedents or suspected nephrotic syndrome, hepatic insufficiency, hyperthyroidism, acromegaly, renal failure; Use of insulin to treat diabetes

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Improvement in mean glycemia by at least 20 mg / dl in the 14 days of treatment. The average glycemia will be evaluated by the free style glucose sensor, with continuous monitoring for 14 days and downloading in specific software.<br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
o secondary outcomes are expected.