CompletedNot Applicable

Mechanistic Studies on Video-guided Acupuncture Imagery Treatment of Knee Pain

United States125 participantsStarted 2019-08-04

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to investigate brain response and connectivity changes evoked by video-guided acupuncture imagery treatment (VGAIT) and verum and sham acupuncture in knee osteoarthritis patients to elucidate the underlying brain mechanisms of mind-body interaction, imagery, and acupuncture.

Who can participate

Age range40 Years – 70 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Right-handed * Knee osteoarthritis patients * Ages 40 to 70 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Any contraindications to MRI scanning (claustrophobia, metal implants) * Current or past history of major medical, neurological, or psychiatric illness other than knee osteoarthritis (including high blood pressure, heart disorders, impaired elimination, stomach problems, major kidney or liver problems, bleeding problems, severe dehydration, history of diabetes, history of asthma or other respiratory condition) * Pregnancy * Non fluent English speaker

What they're measuring

fMRI Signal Increases

Timeframe: Collected once during the first treatment session

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03261505

SponsorMassachusetts General Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-08-29

Results submitted2023-12-08

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