CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Acupuncture on Inflammation and Immune Function After Craniotomy

South Korea44 participantsStarted 2016-04

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of acupuncture on inflammation and immune function after craniotomy. This study will be a single-center, parallel group clinical trial that will be conducted at Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, Korea.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. planning to undergo regular craniotomy performed for an unruptured aneurysm, facial spasm, or brain tumor;
✓. age \> 18 years;
✓. acupuncture treatment that can start within 48 h after craniotomy;
✓. voluntary participation and provision of signed informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

✕. serum C-reactive protein (CRP) level ≥ 1.0 mg/dl before craniotomy;
✕. a condition other than an unruptured aneurysm, facial spasm, or brain tumor as an indication for craniotomy;
✕. craniotomy performed for infectious brain diseases such as brain abscess or subdural empyema;
✕. medication use that can affect the immune system or white blood cell (WBC) count, such as immunosuppressive drugs, steroids, or anticancer drugs or use of these medications within one month prior to the craniotomy;
✕. a history of surgery at the same site;
✕. emergency surgery; or
✕. a severe medical disease, e.g. congestive heart failure, chronic renal failure.

What they're measuring

Serum CRP

Timeframe: 2 days after surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02761096

SponsorKyunghee University Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-05

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