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Integrating Acupuncture Into the Management of Migraines

NCT01481103 · Status: TERMINATED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 9

Last updated 2013-04-04

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Summary

This research is being done to study the effect of incorporating acupuncture into the management of migraines. The primary aim is to determine in a randomized, controlled study whether individuals experiencing migraines have fewer occurrences and less intense migraines when acupuncture is integrated with nonprescription pharmacological treatment. Nonprescription pharmacological treatment in this study refers to the use of the following over the counter medications: Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Acetaminophen (with or without caffeine). Aspirin, Ibuprofen, and Naproxen are members of a class of drugs known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs.

Conditions

  • Migraine Headache

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Acupuncture

participants will receive 8 weekly acupuncture sessions. Acupuncture will be performed by a licensed acupuncturist. Each session will last approximately 25 minutes.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National University of Health Sciences

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Patricia Miller, LAc, PT · National University of Health Sciences

  • Hui Yan Cai, LAc, PhD · National University of Health Sciences

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2011-07-31
Primary Completion
2013-04-30
Completion
2013-04-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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