Acupuncture based on specific acupoint theory for the reduction of atrial fibrillation burden: a randomized controlled pilot trial
Phase 1
Recruiting
- Conditions
- Atrial fibrillation
- Registration Number
- ITMCTR2000003095
- Lead Sponsor
- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
1. Persistent AF lasting no more than 3 years;
2. Age between 18 and 75 years old (male or female);
3. No acupuncture treatment within the previous 6 months.
Exclusion Criteria
1. Severe heart failure (New York Heart Association(NYHA)class III or IV);
2. Echocardiographic parameters: left ventricular ejection fraction < 40%, left atrium diameter > 5.0cm;
3. Severe lung, liver, kidney disease or other serious primary diseases;
4. Skin allergy to ECG monitoring electrode patch.
5. The estimated life expectancy of < 1 year.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional study
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method