The use of acupuncture for the treatment of acute ankle sprains in the emergency department: a pilot study

Completed

• Conditions: Acute ankle sprain; Injuries and Accidents - Other injuries and accidents

• Registration Number: ACTRN12605000483651
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Michelle Mok

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2005-09-23
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

Adults with actue ankle sprain (less than 24hrs), able to consent, willing to receive acupuncture and recording pain,analgesia and functional scores.

Exclusion Criteria

Exclusion of children and those unable to consent, if they have contraindications to acupunture such as anticoagulation (warfarin), pregnant, epileptic or have prosthetic valves.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Decrease in pain and therefore less analgesia requirements[];Functional capacity improvement[]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
May facilitate improvement of symptoms.[]