Auricular Acupuncture for Pain Relief After Ambulatory Knee Arthroscopy (NCT00233857) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2/3
Auricular Acupuncture for Pain Relief After Ambulatory Knee Arthroscopy
Germany120 participantsStarted 2003-08
Plain-language summary
The aim was to investigate whether auricular acupuncture is superior to sham acupuncture in relief of acute postoperative pain and in reduction of analgesics consumption on demand and their side effects in patients after ambulatory knee arthroscopy
Who can participate
Age range
16 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Patients with an American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status of I to II scheduled for ambulatory knee arthroscopy under general anesthesia.
. Surgery time does not exceed 60 minutes.
. Patients without previous opioid and/or psychiatric medication.
. Patients ranged 16-65 years old.
. Patients able to use Visual Analogue Scale-100 for pain intensity measurement.
. Patients who have given informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
. Pregnant or nursing females.
. Recidivist alcoholics and/or patients with history of psychiatric disease.
. Local or systemic infection.
. Age \< 16 and \> 65 years.
. Surgery time more than 60 minutes.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Postoperative ibuprofen requirement after the surgery