Effect of Distal Needling on Knee Pain Using Acupuncture Techniques (NCT01612663) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Distal Needling on Knee Pain Using Acupuncture Techniques
Israel70 participantsStarted 2012-06
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to test if specific therapeutic benefits of acupuncture are mostly attributable to contextual and psychosocial factors, such as patients' beliefs and expectations.The investigators propose using the 2 acupuncture methods, which refrains from inserting needles in the affected area, in order to evaluate the short-term and long-term efficacy of acupuncture in a clinical setting compared with placebo and compared with invasive needling that does not adhere to "correct" acupuncture rules.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 85 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult patients (\> 18 years old), suffering chronic stable pain score \>40 mm on 100 mm VAS of the knee due to patellar tendonitis.
* Patients have had X-rays or other tests confirming they are not candidates for surgery nor are scheduled for steroid injections or hyaluronic acid injections within 8 weeks from the beginning of the study.
* Adult patients (\> 18 years old), two weeks after ACL reconstruction surgery (with or without meniscal involvement), with pain score \>40 mm on 100 mm VAS of the knee (all patients at this stage have significant ROM limitation).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient refusal
* Soldiers
* Pregnancy
* Morbid obesity
* Diabetes
* Peripheral vascular disease
* Lower limb neurological deficit (such as multiple sclerosis, nerve palsy), other serious co-morbidity (including severe back pain or hip pain)
* A history of prolonged or current steroid use
* Received hyaluronic acid injections within the previous 3 months
* Have needle phobia or allergy to sticking plaster.
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.
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Effect of Distal Needling on Knee Pain Using Acupuncture Techniques