Acupuncture treatment for knee osteoarthritis

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of acupuncture in treating knee osteoarthritis (KOA) through a single-blind, randomized controlled trial. A total of 350 patients with KOA will be randomly assigned to either an acupuncture group or a sham acupuncture group, receiving 24 treatments over an 8-week period. The study will compare various outcomes, including knee pain scores and functional assessments, to provide high-quality evidence regarding the effectiveness of acupuncture for KOA. The randomization and blinding processes are strictly implemented to ensure the integrity of the results.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* aged 18-70 years old, regardless of gender
* meeting the diagnostic criteria of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) of KOA
* patients with an NRS score of at least greater than 4 for knee pain, and the pain has lasted for at least 3 months
* diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or x-ray in the last 3 years
* volunteering to participate in this trial and signing informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with a history of knee surgery
* Patients who had received any physical therapy related to osteoarthritis of the knee, such as corticosteroid injections, acupuncture, or moxibustion, within the past 3 months
* Patients who had a disease that could lead to pain in the knee, such as a fracture, a synovial cyst, or rheumatoid arthritis
* Patients who had a history of knee surgery. or any significant neurological injury
* Prior serious mental illness, organ failure, or malignancy
* Planned knee surgery within the next 3 months
* Pregnancy or breastfeeding

Where it's running

• Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
  Nanchang, Jiangxi, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Wu zenan
• Email: 2384516405@qq.com
• Phone: 13807004791

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.