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Acupuncture Treatment for Gastroparesis: a Pilot Study

NCT01643577 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE1/PHASE2 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 20

Last updated 2016-09-02

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Summary

Gastroparesis is a disorder characterized by delayed gastric emptying leading to symptoms of nausea, vomiting, bloating, and abdominal pain. A common cause is diabetes but even more often it occurs in otherwise healthy individuals. The symptoms of gastroparesis can significantly alter a patient's quality of life. Current therapies are limited. In this study, the investigators seek to determine if twice weekly acupuncture treatments can improve symptoms of gastroparesis.

Conditions

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Acupuncture for gastroparesis

A series of acupuncture points selected for the treatment of gastroparesis will be used at each of the 10 acupuncture sessions

PROCEDURE

Acupuncture for musculoskeletal pain

Acupuncture points selected for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain will be used during each of the 10 acupuncture sessions

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2011-11-30
Primary Completion
2013-11-30
Completion
2013-11-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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