Randomized Study of Ultrasound-Guided Acupotomy Treatment for Ankylosing Spondylitis Evaluating Safety and Effectiveness Compared to Sham Procedure in Adults 18-75

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating a modified acupotomy technique guided by ultrasound to treat ankylosing spondylitis AS. This randomized controlled trial aims to assess the safety and effectiveness of this new method in reducing disease activity and improving clinical outcomes for people with AS. The study also seeks to provide evidence-based support to improve diagnosis and treatment standards for this condition. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group receives ultrasound-guided acupotomy targeting specific vertebral ligaments once a week for four sessions over three weeks. The other group receives a sham procedure mimicking the treatment process without actual tissue release to maintain blinding. Both groups undergo baseline assessments before treatment begins. Throughout the study, participants will complete assessments including the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index at the start and after four weeks. Additional measures such as functional ability, disease activity scores, quality of life, pain levels, and medication use will be monitored at several points up to eight weeks. These evaluations help researchers understand treatment effects while ensuring participant safety during and after the intervention period.

Clinical Trial Study on the Improved New Method of Acupotomy for AS