Effects of acupuncture on patients with fibromyalgia
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Fibromyalgia syndromeMusculoskeletal DiseasesOther soft tissue disorders, not elsewhere classified
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN60217348
- Lead Sponsor
- Carlos III Institute of Health (Instituto de Salud Carlos III) (Spain)
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 150
Inclusion Criteria
1. Out-patients
2. Aged over 17 years, either sex
3. Diagnosed with fibromyalgia according to American Rheumatology College (ARC) criteria
4. Have not previously received acupuncture
5. The Hamilton Scale (HAMD) is used to classify the patients into two sub-groups (cut-off point: 21), with or without severe depression
Exclusion Criteria
1. Suffering pain for a reason other than fibromyalgia
2. Receiving anticoagulant treatment
3. Pregnant or nursing
4. Involved in work-related litigation for reasons concerning fibromyalgia
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method