At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordN/ACompleted· 24 enrolled
Drug / intervention
acupuncture +2 moreother
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Adjuvant Acupuncture Therapy in Patients With Severe Head Injury: a Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating acupuncture, laser acupuncture, and 1 other intervention for Head Injury. Completed, enrolled 24 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the therapeutic effect of acupuncture on severe head injury under conventional treatment. A double-blind clinical trial is conducted up to 6 weeks and the change of subjects' Glasgow coma scale (GCS) and muscle power is measured.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsHead Injury
CountriesTaiwan
Collaborators--
Timeline
N/ACompletedFinished
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Enrollment StartJan 2013
First PostedJan 2013
Primary CompletionJul 2015
TodayJul 2026
First PostedJan 23, 2013
Enrollment StartJan 1, 2013
Primary CompletionJul 1, 2015
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 2.5 yearsPosted 13.4 years ago
Interventions
acupunctureother
acupuncture on GV26 and 12 Well points
laser acupunctureother
laser acupuncture on GV26 and 12 Well points
controlother
sham laser acupuncture