Status:
COMPLETED
The Effect of Acupuncture Treatment on the Perception of Pain and Coping With Pain
Lead Sponsor:
Sheba Medical Center
Collaborating Sponsors:
Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center
Conditions:
Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
The Purpose of this study is to evaluate whether cognitive and emotional components take part in the positive acupuncture effect on pain.
Detailed Description
The effect of acupuncture on pain intensity has been already investigated and confirmed. Recent publication (Pariente J., et a., 2005) indicated that acupuncture may affect midbrain areas, that are as...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- patients suffering from pain,who are reffered for acupuncture treatment,and consented to participate in this study
Exclusion
- children under 18 years of age
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2006
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
41 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00369902
Start Date
May 1 2006
End Date
May 1 2007
Last Update
July 21 2009
Active Locations (1)
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Sheba Hospital,
Ramat Gan, Israel