Local Effects of Acupuncture and Nerve Conduction Studies (NCT03036657) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Local Effects of Acupuncture and Nerve Conduction Studies
United States60 participantsStarted 2015-10
Plain-language summary
Thus study aims to characterize the local, nerve-specific effects of acupuncture on the median and ulnar nerves in the forearm, using nerve conduction studies and quantitative sensory testing. All participant will have carpal tunnel syndrome and the affected median nerve will be compared to the healthy ulnar nerve. Additionally, we aim to compare the local, nerve-specific effect of manual acupuncture to that of low-frequency electroacupuncture and of high-frequency electroacupuncture.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Prolonged distal Median sensory AND/OR motor latency
. Reduced Median sensory nerve action potentials (SNAP) amplitude by no more than 50%
. Amplitude of the compound muscle action potential (CMAP) recorded from APB \> 50% of normal
Exclusion criteria
. Absent sensory nerve action potential recorded from the second or fifth digit.
. The amplitude of the compound muscle action potential recorded from the APB or ADM is less than 50% of normal (\< 2.5 mv)
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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.
What they're measuring
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Change in Median Cold Detection Threshold (CDT) Post-acupuncture Compared to Pre-acupuncture When the Median Nerve is Treated
Timeframe: Week 1, Week 2
2
Change in Ulnar Cold Detection Threshold (CDT) Post-acupuncture Compared to Pre-acupuncture When the Median Nerve is Treated
Timeframe: Week 1, Week 2
3
Change in Median Cold Detection Threshold (CDT) Post-acupuncture Compared to Pre-acupuncture When the Ulnar Nerve is Treated
Timeframe: Week 1, Week 2
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Change in Ulnar Cold Detection Threshold (CDT) Post-acupuncture Compared to Pre-acupuncture When the Ulnar Nerve is Treated