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New treatment option for Postoperative Pain; Knee Arthroscopy; Acupuncture
Official title Acupuncture for Pain Control After Ambulatory Knee Arthroscopy
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04134702
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Aim of the study: To investigate whether acupuncture with indwelling fixed needles reduces pain and analgesic requirement and foster mobilization in patients after arthroscopic knee surgery (AKS) Design: Prospective pilot investigation with non-randomized arm Number of patients: N = 60 (30 patients with acupuncture additional to standard pain treatment (SPT) vs. 30 patients with SPT only Inclusion criteria: Adult patients scheduled to elective AKS in general anaesthesia with \< 80 min.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 19 to 55. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Patients with an American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status of I to II scheduled for elective ambulatory arthroscopic knee surgery under...
- Surgery time does not exceed 80 minutes
- Patients without previous opioid and psychotropic medication
- Patients aged between 19 and 55 years, able to fill in the study questionnaire (Appendix F)
- Patients who have given written informed consent
You likely can't join if
- Current psychiatric disease
- Local skin infection at the sites of acupuncture
- Aged \ 55 years
- Failure to follow the standardized schema of general anaesthesia
- Surgery time more than 80 minutes
- Intraoperative complications (bleeding, required blood transfusion more than 6 units of packed cells, cardiovascular instability, required...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients with an American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status of I to II scheduled for elective ambulatory arthroscopic knee surgery under standardized general anesthesia
- Surgery time does not exceed 80 minutes
- Patients without previous opioid and psychotropic medication
- Patients aged between 19 and 55 years, able to fill in the study questionnaire (Appendix F)
- Patients who have given written informed consent
- Current psychiatric disease
- Local skin infection at the sites of acupuncture
- Aged \ 55 years
- Failure to follow the standardized schema of general anaesthesia
- Surgery time more than 80 minutes
- Intraoperative complications (bleeding, required blood transfusion more than 6 units of packed cells, cardiovascular instability, required catecholamines)
- Patients who consumed opioid medication at least 6 months before surgery
- Patients who are unable to understand the consent form or to fill in the study questionnaire.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Greifswald, Vorpommern, Germany
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 19 years to 55 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Greifswald, Vorpommern, Germany. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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