Acupuncture for treating Persistent Allergic Rhinitis with comorbid Chronic Maxillary Sinusitis: a randomised sham-controlled pilot trial

Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine (South Korea)0 个研究点目标入组 30 人开始时间: 2009年3月16日最近更新: 2015年1月13日

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•This trial will be carried out for male or female aged between 18 and 60 with following conditions:
•1. Persistent allergic rhinitis with moderate-to-severe or severe symptoms according to the guideline of Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) initiative
•2. Symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis by ARIA guideline with the impression of maxillary sinusitis presented on Water's view X-ray

•1. Serious medical conditions in cardiovascular, pulmonary gastrointestinal, genitourinary, neurologic and endocrine system all of which can affect acupuncture treatment
•2. Acute/chronic respiratory infections that need systemic antibiotics or anti-tuberculosis agents within 14 days before enrolment
•3. Anatomic malformation or history of nose surgery
•4. Smoking over 9 cigarettes per day
•5. Systemic corticosteroid administration within 6 months before enrolment
•6. Any experience of acupuncture or herbal medicine for nasal symptoms within 6 months before enrolment

发起方

Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine (South Korea)