Status:
TERMINATED
Acupuncture Treatment for Vertebral Compression Fracture
Lead Sponsor:
Korean Medicine Hospital of Pusan National University
Conditions:
Spinal Fracture
Compression Fracture
Eligibility:
All Genders
19+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Patients with vertebral compression fractures (VCF) may experience pain, limitation of daily activities, and various complications (e.g., insomnia, constipation, urinary infection, depression, diminis...
Detailed Description
Patients who have subacute or chronic vertebral compression fracture in one or more thoracic/lumbar vertebral body are eligible. Patients who have willingness to participate and provide written inform...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Is at least 19 years of age
- Radiographic confirmation of one more subacute or chronic stable vertebral compression fractures (x-ray, computerized tomography, or magnetic resonance imaging)
- Patient-reported pain intensity equal or greater than 4 points on 0 to 10 VAS scale at baseline
- Willingness to participate in the study and provide written informed consent
- Is able to give written consent independently or with a supporter's help
Exclusion
- Pathological fracture (malignancy, myeloma, metabolic disease, etc.)
- Spine malformation
- Pregnancy, infection, impaired cognitive function
- Hypersensitive reaction to acupuncture treatment
- Need for surgical treatment
- Neurologic deficit: spinal cord injury, cauda equina syndrome
- Unstable fracture: three-column collapse, burst fracture, posterior ligament rupture, distraction fracture
- Scoliotic angle ≥ 12°
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2016
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 19 2016
Estimated Enrollment :
7 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03359941
Start Date
February 1 2016
End Date
December 19 2016
Last Update
December 2 2017
Active Locations (1)
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National Clinical Research Centre for Korean Medicine, Korean Medicine Hospital, Pusan National University
Yangsan, Kyung Sang South Province, South Korea, 626770