Comparative study of the immediate effect of meridian balance method and electro-acupuncture for individuals with chronic knee pain-a randomized control trial
试验速览
- 阶段
- 3 期
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 80
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), McGill Pain Questionnaire, Goniometer, Pain disability index, WOMAC scale
研究概览
简要总结
This clinical trial aimed to compare the immediate effects of Electroacupuncture and balance meridian acupuncture on chronic knee pain patients. The study had a sample size of 80 participants, with 40 individuals in each group. The duration of the treatment was 20 minutes. Assessment tools used in the study included the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), McGill Pain Questionnaire, Goniometer, WOMAC scale, Pain Disability Index, and Insomnia Severity Index. Data was collected at two-time points - baseline and after 20 minutes of treatment. This study aimed to evaluate the immediate impact of balance meridian acupuncture on pain management and explore the underlying mechanism of the intervention.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 盲法
- Investigator Blinded
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 25.00 Year(s) 至 70.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •Age 25-70, Both males and females will be included, Preoperative visual analogue scale (VAS) score ≥4, Decreased range of motion, Persistent pain more than 6 months,Independently mobile (with or without aids).
排除标准
- •Developmental Knee deformities, Patients with a history of any psychiatric diseases, Suspected or confirmed pregnancy, Rheumatological or neurological diseases, Recent spinal fractures or back surgery, Presence of infection, tumors, or radicular symptoms, Unstable cardiac conditions, Body mass index of more than 30,Pain is secondary or not continues.
结局指标
主要结局
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), McGill Pain Questionnaire, Goniometer, Pain disability index, WOMAC scale
时间窗: 2 time points(baseline and after 20 minutes)
次要结局
- Insomnia Severity Index(2 time points(baseline and after 20 minutes))
研究者
DR Abitone V R
SDM College of Naturopathy And Yogic Sciences