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Electro-acupuncture for protracted amphetamine abstinence syndrome: study protocol for a pragmatic randomized controlled trial
This study will assess the effectiveness of acupuncture in PAAS in real-world settings to provide support for clinical decisions and a basis for subsequent trials comparing acupuncture with other positive regimens.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.govChiCTR2000040619. Registered on 3 December 2020 (Source: Trials)
Source: Trials - March 15, 2022 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials

Effects of acupuncture treatment on postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction in colorectal cancer: study protocol for randomized controlled trials
This study aims to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy and safety of acu puncture on PGID. Through the complementation of acupuncture and enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols, the advantages of acupuncture treatments could be demonstrated to promote its application in future clinical practice.MethodsThe study design is a prospective randomized controlled trial (RCT). One hundred sixty postoperative colorectal cancer patients will be recruited from Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (CICAMS). Subjects who fulfill inclusion criteria will be randomly assigned into the acupuncture group (AG) (n = 80)...
Source: Trials - January 31, 2022 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials

Effect of acupuncture therapy combined with fluticasone propionate in the treatment of persistent allergic rhinitis: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
This study is a multicenter, single-blind, randomized controlled trial. A total of 260 eligible patients will be randomly assigned into the treatment group or the control group. The treatment group will receive the nasal fluticasone propionate combined with acupuncture, and the control group will receive fluticasone propionate nasal spray alone for 6 weeks. The primary outcome is the change in the Reflective Total Nasal Symptom Score (rTNSS) from baseline to the end of treatment, and the Total Non Nasal Symptom Score (TNNSS), reflective total ocular symptom score (rTOSS), Rhinitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (RQLQ), u...
Source: Trials - January 31, 2022 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials

Effect of acupuncture for diminished ovarian reserve: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
This study is expected to investigate the effectiveness of acupuncture versus sham acupuncture in improving ovarian reserve for women with DOR.Trial registrationAcupuncture-Moxibustion Clinical Trial RegistryChiCTR1800014988. Registered on 6 February 2018 (Source: Trials)
Source: Trials - October 19, 2021 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials

Electroacupuncture for postoperative ileus after laparoscopic surgery on colorectal cancer: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
This study is a three-arm, randomized controlled trial. A total of 105 patients will be randomized into a group receiving electroacupuncture at Tianshu (ST25), a group receiving electroacupuncture at Zusanli (ST36), or a control group in a 1:1:1 ratio. Patients in the electroacupuncture groups will receive electroacupuncture treatment for 4 days from the first day after surgery. The primary outcome consists of the time to first flatus and the time to first defecation. Secondary outcomes include the time to first tolerance of liquid and semiliquid food; the length of the hospital stay; postoperative pain, nausea, and vom...
Source: Trials - September 9, 2021 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials

Ficus Septica Leaves Fraction as a Complementary Therapy for Stadium IV Breast Cancer Patients
Condition: Breast Cancer Stage IV Interventions: Dietary Supplement: FADA (active fraction of Ficus septica leaf) 800 mg/day; Dietary Supplement: FADA (active fraction of Ficus septica leaf) 2000 mg/day; Other: Placebo capsule Sponsors: Gadjah Mada University; Ahmad Dahlan University; Dr. Kariadi General Hospital; PT Konimex; LPDP, Kementerian Keuangan, Indonesia Not yet recruiting (Source: ClinicalTrials.gov)
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov - September 5, 2021 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials