Electroacupuncture With or Without Combined Warm Needling for Tinnitus (NCT05557357) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Electroacupuncture With or Without Combined Warm Needling for Tinnitus
China90 participantsStarted 2022-12-01
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of either electroacupuncture alone or combined with warm needling in reducing tinnitus loudness and improving the impairment caused by tinnitus in Hong Kong.
Who can participate
Age range
50 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosed with subjective tinnitus;
* Male and female, age 50 to 70 years old;
* Unilateral or bilateral tinnitus for 0.5-24 months;
* Loudness of tinnitus rated 3 points or more on a 0-10 numeric rating scale (NRS) at the time of enrollment; and
* Agree to sign the informed consent form voluntarily.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Known disease conditions that could cause tinnitus such as Meniere's syndrome, acoustic duct diseases, and middle ear diseases;
* History of head trauma;
* Currently using cardiac pacemaker or metal implants;
* Known severe cardiac diseases, cerebrovascular diseases, renal diseases, or hematologic diseases;
* Known severe psychiatric or psychological disorder;
* Pregnant, lactation or expecting a pregnancy during the study period;
* Severe needle phobia;
* Known hypersensitive reaction after acupuncture and moxibustion treatment or an inability to cooperate with the acupuncture and moxibustion procedure;
* Incapable to understand and answer the questions of the assessors in the study; and
* Other factors deemed unsuitable for inclusion in the study by investigators.
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.