Acupuncture treatment for Parkinson's (NCT06304285)
Acupuncture improves constipation and movement
- Trial ID
- NCT06304285
- Official Title
- A Study Assessing the Effects of Acupuncture in Parkinson's Disease Patients With Chronic Appendicitis: a Single-center, Randomized, Double-blind Study
- Goal
- Acupuncture improves constipation and movement
- Phase
- NA
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sponsor
- The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Enrollment
- 84 participants
- Conditions
- Parkinson's Disease, Chronic Appendicitis, Acupuncture
- Interventions
- Acupuncture treatment, Sham acupuncture treatment
Summary For Families
Goal: to see whether acupuncture focused on intestinal-related points can improve movement problems and non-movement symptoms like constipation, sleep, mood, and smell in people with Parkinson's disease who also have chronic appendicitis. Approach: people are randomly assigned and blinded to receive either real acupuncture at points tied to constipation and chronic appendicitis or a sham acupuncture treatment, and the researchers will compare symptom changes and quality of life. Eligibility: adults 40 to 70 years old with slowed movement plus resting tremor and/or muscle stiffness, appendix CT suggesting chronic appendicitis, normal blood clotting, and stable Parkinson's medications for at least two weeks; people with certain drug-induced movement disorders, major psychiatric or serious medical conditions, recent severe brain injury, or non-Parkinson's dementias are not eligible.
Locations
- The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, China
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is this trial testing?
- This trial is studying Acupuncture treatment. Goal: to see whether acupuncture focused on intestinal-related points can improve movement problems and non-movement symptoms like constipation, sleep, mood, and smell in people with Parkinson's disease who also have chronic appendicitis. Approach: people are randomly assigned and blinded to receive either real acupuncture at points tied to constipation and chronic appendicitis or a sham acupuncture treatment, and the researchers will compare symptom changes and quality of life. Eligibility: adults 40 to 70 years old with slowed movement plus resting tremor and/or muscle stiffness, appendix CT suggesting chronic appendicitis, normal blood clotting, and stable Parkinson's medications for at least two weeks; people with certain drug-induced movement disorders, major psychiatric or serious medical conditions, recent severe brain injury, or non-Parkinson's dementias are not eligible.
- Who can participate?
- Participants must be between 40 Years and 70 Years.
- Where is this trial located?
- This trial is recruiting at 1 location.
- Does it cost anything to join?
- You are never charged a fee to join a legitimate clinical trial, and the study treatment and study-specific tests are provided by the trial sponsor at no charge. In the US, routine care you would receive anyway can still be billed to you or your insurance; coverage rules differ by country, and trials in the UK and Canada usually run through public health systems. Travel, parking, and time are real costs, and some trials reimburse them while others do not. Before enrolling, ask the study coordinator to explain in writing what is and is not covered.
- How long does the trial last?
- This trial is estimated to last approximately 2 years and 10 months.
- Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?
- Yes. You can withdraw from any clinical trial at any time, for any reason, without affecting your standard medical care. Trials are voluntary by law. The team may ask if you are willing to do a brief exit visit so they can collect safety information, but you are not obligated.
- Can my spouse or care partner come with me to visits?
- In most cases yes, and it is often encouraged. Care partners can help with notes, questions, and getting home safely after a long visit. Some study assessments do need to happen one on one, but care partners are usually welcome for the rest of the appointment.
- Will I get a placebo in this trial?
- This trial has 2 groups, and 1 is a sham (a pretend version of the procedure) group. Because assignment is random, you have about a 1 in 2 chance (roughly 50%) of being in the sham group, assuming the groups are filled equally. Ask the coordinator to confirm the exact assignment ratio.