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Study NCT ID:
NCT00093327
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2006-08-18
First Post:
2004-10-06
Brief Title:
Acupuncture for Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBS
Sponsor:
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health NCCIH
Organization:
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health NCCIH
Study Overview
Official Title:
Acupuncture for Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBS Trial
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2006-08
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to determine whether acupuncture is effective in reducing the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome IBS
Detailed Description:
IBS is a disorder that affects colon functioning Although it does not cause permanent harm or lead to more serious conditions IBS can cause a great deal of discomfort and distress The effectiveness of acupuncture in treating various conditions has been investigated in numerous studies However little is known about acupunctures efficacy in treating IBS This study will determine whether acupuncture can alleviate the symptoms of IBS including pain relief with defecation changes in stools and changes in the frequency of bowel movements
Participants in this study will be randomly assigned to receive bi-weekly sessions of either active or placebo acupuncture or no treatment for 6 weeks Study visits will occur at study start Week 3 and Week 6 study completion At each study visit blood collection will occur to measure levels of cortisol a stress hormone associated with IBS Participants will also complete questionnaires about their IBS symptoms Selected participants will be interviewed at each visit in order to determine whether participants interpretations and understanding of IBS influences their response to treatment Any subject who does not receive active acupuncture during the trial is eligible for 6 free acupuncture treatments after the study is over
Participants in this study will be randomly assigned to receive bi-weekly sessions of either active or placebo acupuncture or no treatment for 6 weeks Study visits will occur at study start Week 3 and Week 6 study completion At each study visit blood collection will occur to measure levels of cortisol a stress hormone associated with IBS Participants will also complete questionnaires about their IBS symptoms Selected participants will be interviewed at each visit in order to determine whether participants interpretations and understanding of IBS influences their response to treatment Any subject who does not receive active acupuncture during the trial is eligible for 6 free acupuncture treatments after the study is over
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None