TerminatedPhase 2/3

Acupuncture for Infectious Mononucleosis Trial

Stopped: Difficulty with recruitment

Canada3 participantsStarted 2008-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate feasibility issues related to conducting an acupuncture study in a population of adolescents and young adults with infectious mononucleosis. Additionally, this study will provide preliminary data regarding treatment parameters (acupuncture and standard care) and outcomes (i.e. fatigue).

Who can participate

Age range15 Years – 25 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * mono diagnosis confirmed by lab test * 21 days or less between start of symptoms and diagnostic test * presence of fatigue of at least 4/11 (by Chalder Fatigue Questionnaire) * no other illnesses present * meets residency requirement Exclusion Criteria: * insufficient communication in English * unable to begin acupuncture within 21 days of diagnostic test * acupuncture use currently or in the preceding 3 months * currently under the care of a TCM practitioner * unwilling to be randomized

What they're measuring

Chalder Fatigue Questionnaire

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00598988

SponsorUniversity of Alberta

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2008-12

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