Comparison of Manual Acupuncture at Distal Acupoints Versus Electroacupuncture at Local Acupoints… (NCT07240623) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Comparison of Manual Acupuncture at Distal Acupoints Versus Electroacupuncture at Local Acupoints in Patients With Acute Neck Pain Due to Cervical Spondylosis
Vietnam124 participantsStarted 2024-09-25
Plain-language summary
This study is a randomized, single-blind, controlled clinical trial involving two groups: manual acupuncture and electroacupuncture, with 62 participants in each group. All participants received treatment once daily for 10 consecutive days, combined with at least 10 minutes of active cervical spine exercises per session.
Participants were allowed to take one 500 mg tablet of paracetamol if the pain exceeded their tolerance threshold, with a minimum interval of 6 hours between doses and a maximum daily dose of 1,500 mg. The number of tablets taken each day was recorded. No other analgesic interventions were permitted during the study period.
The objective of this study was to compare and evaluate the effectiveness of the two interventions in improving pain intensity (VAS score) and limitations of cervical range of motion after each treatment session. In addition, adverse events were monitored and recorded after every intervention.
Who can participate
Age range
30 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Acute onset of neck pain lasting less than 6 weeks.
* Pain intensity ≥ 50 mm on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).
* Presence of limitation in at least one cervical range of motion (ROM).
* Radiographic diagnosis of cervical spondylosis based on Kellgren and Lawrence criteria.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with infection, cachexia, or psychiatric disorders.
* Currently using analgesic medication.
* Cervical movement limitation persisting for more than 6 weeks.
* History of or indication for cervical spine surgery.
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.
What they're measuring
1
Change in pain intensity (VAS score)
Timeframe: Baseline and after each daily treatment for 10 consecutive days
2
Change in cervical range of motion (ROM) limitation score
Timeframe: Baseline and after each daily treatment for 10 consecutive days
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07240623
SponsorSchool of Medicine - Vietnam National University at Ho Chi Minh city