Acupuncture reduces tremor and slowness
- 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 reduces tremor and slowness
- 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
Plain-Language Summary
The goal is to see whether acupuncture can help motor symptoms like slowness, tremor, and stiffness in people with Parkinson's disease who also have CT-confirmed chronic appendicitis. Participants are randomly assigned to real acupuncture or a sham procedure, with thin needles used at traditional points to stimulate peripheral nerves and potentially modulate brain circuits and inflammatory signals that affect movement. Because acupuncture is non-drug, people can remain on stable Parkinson's medications such as levodopa while in the study, so the effect is tested alongside usual treatment. The trial is looking for adults 40 to 70 years old with Parkinsonian bradykinesia plus tremor or rigidity, confirmed chronic appendicitis, normal clotting, and no major other neurological or systemic illnesses.
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. The goal is to see whether acupuncture can help motor symptoms like slowness, tremor, and stiffness in people with Parkinson's disease who also have CT-confirmed chronic appendicitis. Participants are randomly assigned to real acupuncture or a sham procedure, with thin needles used at traditional points to stimulate peripheral nerves and potentially modulate brain circuits and inflammatory signals that affect movement. Because acupuncture is non-drug, people can remain on stable Parkinson's medications such as levodopa while in the study, so the effect is tested alongside usual treatment. The trial is looking for adults 40 to 70 years old with Parkinsonian bradykinesia plus tremor or rigidity, confirmed chronic appendicitis, normal clotting, and no major other neurological or systemic illnesses.
- 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?
- No. There is no cost to participate. Study-related care and treatment are provided at no charge.
- How long does the trial last?
- This trial is estimated to last approximately 2 years and 10 months.