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The Efficacy of ACupuncture On Menopausal Symptoms (ACOM): A Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Acupuncture for Menopause. Completed, enrolled 70 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
As a natural part of the menopause the ovaries production of sex hormones declines. This can lead to different menopausal related symptoms. About two-thirds of postmenopausal women experience hot flushes and 10-20% find these hot flushes very stressful. The aim of this study is to determine and evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture on menopausal symptoms; in particular hot flushes. The study will be a randomized controlled trial. Primary outcome is change in hot flushes. Secondary outcome is change in other menopausal related symptoms.
Study Details
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Interventions
Acupuncture style; Western Medical Acupuncture (WMA). In WMA all types of sham (placebo) acupuncture are believed to produce a certain amount of sensory stimulation and thereby a possible therapeutic effect. In addition, other studies have shown that sham acupuncture is associated with a moderately large nonspecific effect and compared to other inert placebo intervention the effect associated with sham acupuncture might be larger. Thus we use a control group instead of a placebo group. Needles; sterile disposable needles (Plandent) size 0.30x30mm. The needles will be inserted perpendicularly and rotated manual between finger and thumb for a few seconds to elicit "de-qi". Needle retention time will be 10 minutes. Afterward the needle will be removed. Acupuncture points; CV-3, CV-4, LR-8, SP-6, SP-9. In total 8 points as LR-8, SP-6, SP-9 are given bilaterally.