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Study NCT ID:
NCT00352248
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2006-07-14
First Post:
2006-07-13
Brief Title:
Randomized Controlled Trial of Acupuncture Versus Sham Acupuncture in Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Sponsor:
The University of Hong Kong
Organization:
The University of Hong Kong
Study Overview
Official Title:
Randomized Controlled Trial of Acupuncture Versus Sham Acupuncture in Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
1999-07
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:
We aim to study the efficacy of Acupuncture versus sham acupuncture in children with ASD
Detailed Description:
In Traditional Chinese Medicine TCM philosophy the approach to Autistic Spectrum Disorder ASD is a holistic one The objective is to study the efficacy of a short intensive course of Acupuncture versus sham acupuncture in improving the overall functional status of children with autism A single-blind randomized control trial was conducted in 50 children These children were randomly assigned to Treatment group with Tongue Acupuncture 40 sessions over 8 weeks or Control group Sham Tongue Acupuncture to non-acupoints in the tongue
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