Effect of Acupuncture on Inflammation and Immune Function After Craniotomy (NCT02761096) | Clinical Trial Compass
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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 range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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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;
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?
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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.
. 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.