CI

At a glance

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N/ACompleted· 125 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Acupuncturedevice
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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NCT03261505N/ACompleted

Mechanistic Studies on Video-guided Acupuncture Imagery Treatment of Knee Pain

Massachusetts General Hospital·interventional·Posted Aug 25, 2017·Updated Nov 5, 2025

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Acupuncture for Osteoarthritis, Knee. Completed, enrolled 125 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate brain response and connectivity changes evoked by video-guided acupuncture imagery treatment (VGAIT) and verum and sham acupuncture in knee osteoarthritis patients to elucidate the underlying brain mechanisms of mind-body interaction, imagery, and acupuncture.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
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CountriesUnited States
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Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
201820192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedAug 25, 2017
Enrollment StartAug 4, 2019
Primary CompletionAug 29, 2023
Study CompletionAug 31, 2023
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 4.1 yearsPosted 8.9 years ago

Interventions

Acupuncturedevice

Patients will watch a video of themselves receiving acupuncture or a control video or receive real or sham acupuncture treatment.