Efficacy of Acupuncture and Bee Venom Acupuncture on Patients With Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease (NCT01970813) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Efficacy of Acupuncture and Bee Venom Acupuncture on Patients With Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease
South Korea74 participantsStarted 2012-10
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture and bee venom acupuncture (BVA) for idiopathic Parkinson's disease (IPD) through a sham-controlled trial and investigate whether there is sustainability of treatments effects by follow-up assessments after the end of the treatment.
Who can participate
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with IPD who have been on a stable dose of anti-parkinsonian medication for at least one month.
* Hoehn \& Yahr scale I-IV
* More than one point in two or more items (tremor, rigidity, postural instability, and bradykinesia) in the UPDRS Part III, etc.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Severe psychiatric or organic brain disorders other than PD, previous or current
* Secondary Parkinsonism due to cerebrovascular disease, tumor, infection, etc.
* Atypical Parkinsonian or Parkinson plus syndrome
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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Change of the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) parts II and III
Timeframe: baseline, up to 12 weeks, 16 weeks, and 20 weeks