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Study NCT ID:
NCT00010972
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2006-08-18
First Post:
2001-02-02
Brief Title:
Use of Acupuncture for Dental Pain Testing a Model
Sponsor:
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health NCCIH
Organization:
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health NCCIH
Study Overview
Official Title:
Use of Acupuncture for Dental Pain Testing a Model
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:
This study is testing the safety and effectiveness of acupuncture in controlling pain related to the removal of partially impacted mandibular third molars Acupuncture is the Chinese art of healing by inserting needles into the skin
Participants ages 18 - 40 are given an initial x-ray to determine if one lower molar is partially bony impacted Eligible participants will then undergo standard oral surgery to remove the impacted molar A local anesthetic will be used prior to surgery Directly after surgery the participant will be assigned to one of three groups Participants will not be able to select which group they are assigned Participants will receive either real or sham fake acupuncture as a treatment for post-extraction pain After the initial acupuncture treatment participants are required to remain for six hours at the dental site to be monitored If a participants discomfort is measured as moderate or higher then a second acupuncture treatment will be administered All participants will be administered questionnaires during the day of surgery Participants will also be required to complete two diaries during the seven days following surgery On the seventh day participants return to have stitches removed and hand in completed diaries
Participants ages 18 - 40 are given an initial x-ray to determine if one lower molar is partially bony impacted Eligible participants will then undergo standard oral surgery to remove the impacted molar A local anesthetic will be used prior to surgery Directly after surgery the participant will be assigned to one of three groups Participants will not be able to select which group they are assigned Participants will receive either real or sham fake acupuncture as a treatment for post-extraction pain After the initial acupuncture treatment participants are required to remain for six hours at the dental site to be monitored If a participants discomfort is measured as moderate or higher then a second acupuncture treatment will be administered All participants will be administered questionnaires during the day of surgery Participants will also be required to complete two diaries during the seven days following surgery On the seventh day participants return to have stitches removed and hand in completed diaries
Detailed Description:
None
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
Secondary IDs
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| R01AT000010-01 | NIH | None | httpsreporternihgovquickSearchR01AT000010-01 |