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Effect of Electroacupuncture Versus PFMT Plus Solifenacin for Mixed Urinary Incontinence

An interventional study of acupuncture and solifenacin in Urinary Incontinence, sponsored by Guang'anmen Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences. Completed at 1 site in China. Open to female participants aged 35 Years to 75 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2019-06-06.

Sponsored by Guang'anmen Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
500
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
35 Years to 75 Years
Sex
Female
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Study summary

A noninferiority randomized controlled trial aimed at comparing the effect and safety of electroacupuncture versus the pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) plus solifenacin for mixed urinary incontinence (MUI).

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Participants experiencing mixed urinary incontinence will be recruited from 10 centers. A gynecologist or urologist will make the diagnosis. Central randomization will be performed by the Clinical Evaluation Center of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences in Beijing.

Sample size: Sample size is based on the primary outcome. According to literature, the investigators predict that MUI patient's average 72-h incontinence episode frequency of the week 1-12 will decrease by 60% from the baseline after treatment of PFMT plus solifenacin. The number of the acupuncture group is 57%. For the assessment of noninferiority, 250 participants will be needed for each group allowing for a 15% dropout (α=0.05,β=0.2,δ=15%).

Quality control: A 3-level monitoring system (monitors responsible for one center, monitors responsible for all centers and monitors responsible for the whole trial) will be established to check the performance of the trial in time. Outcome assessment, completion of case report forms and data management will be under strict supervision.

Data management: The Remote Dara Capture (RDC) system will be used for data entering. Both paper and electronic case report form will be reserved. A data verification plan is made.

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Conditions studied

  • Urinary Incontinence

Keywords

  • electroacupuncture
  • urinary incontinence
  • PFMT
  • Solifenacin
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In context

Urinary Incontinence

1,363 studies on the registry are indexed under Urinary Incontinence; 228 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 500 is above the median of 66 across 1,011 interventional studies indexed under Urinary Incontinence.

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Lead sponsor

Guang'anmen Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences is the lead sponsor of 133 studies on the registry; 36 are open to participants now.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
35 Years to 75 Years
Sexes eligible
Female
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • females meet the meet the diagnostic criteria of mixed urinary incontinence
  • aged 35-75 years
  • moderate and severe urinary incontinence with the urinary incontinence severity index between 3 and 9
  • suffering from urinary incontinence at least for 3 months with the 72-h incontinence episode frequency≥2 in the baseline assessment
  • voluntarily join the research and sign the informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • pure stress urinary incontinence, pure urgency urinary incontinence, overflow incontinence and neurogenic bladder
  • medicine use for urinary incontinence or may affect the bladder function, or taking any non-drug therapy (such as electric stimulation, bladder training and pelvic floor muscle training) in the last month
  • symptomatic urinary tract infection and non-functional urologic disease
  • having ever undergone an operation for urinary incontinence or on the pelvic floor (including hysterectomy)
  • pelvic organ prolapse degree ≥2
  • residual urinary volume (RUV) >30 mL
  • maximum flow rate (Qmax) \<20 mL/s;
  • be allergic to solifenacin or having contradictions for muscarine antagonist (such as urinary retention, gastric retention, myasthenia gravis, ulcerative colitis and angle closure glaucoma)
  • diseases affect function of lower urinary tract, such as uncontrolled diabetes, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, spinal injury, cauda equina injury and multiple system atrophy.
  • serious cardiovascular, pulmonary, cerebral, liver, kidney, hematopoietic system or psychiatric disease and cognitive impairment
  • patients with severe renal dysfunction or moderate hepatic dysfunction who are using strong Cyp3a4 Inhibitor like ketoconazole
  • unable or limited to walking, up and down stairs and running
  • poor compliance with electroacupuncture, pelvic floor muscle training or drug
  • pregnancy, lactation or within the 12 months after birth
  • having a cardiac pacemaker, a metal allergy, or a severe needle phobia.
  • volunteer of other trials
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Single (Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
500 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    acupuncture

    BL33 and BL35 of both sides are used. Every session will last for 30 minuets and will be given every other day. There are 36 sessions for each participant in all (3 session per week, 12 weeks).

    Procedure: acupuncture

  • Active comparator
    Solifenacin plus PFMT

    Both PFMT and solifenacin will be given for 36 weeks. Solifenacin will be taken 5mg once daily, before or after meal. PFMT includes intensive exercises conducted in hospital and home exercises. Intensive exercises will be done once every week for the first 12 weeks and once every four weeks for the 13th to 36th week. Home exercises will be done three times daily for 36 weeks.

    Drug: solifenacin · Procedure: PFMT

Interventions

  • Procedureacupuncture

    For BL33, the needle (75mm) will be inserted at the point upper and outside of BL33. Insert the needle with a 30-45°angle to a depth of 50-60 mm. The needle will be manipulated with an even lifting, thrusting and twisting method and the sense of soreness and distention will radiate to the perineal region or the anus. For BL35, the needle will be inserted upward and outward slightly with an even lifting, thrusting and twisting method. The sense of soreness and distention will radiate to the perineal region or the anus. The electric stimulator will be put on the two pair of points with a spare-dense wave, 10/50 Hz, 0.1-5.0 mA. The current intensity will be increased until the participant can not stand.

    Also known as: electroacupuncture

  • Drugsolifenacin

    Solifenacin used in this trial is produced by Astellas Pharma Europe B.V.(Country medicine accurate character No. J20090109 )

    Also known as: competitive cholinergic receptor antagonist

  • ProcedurePFMT

    Intensity of the PFMT exercises will conform to the guideline of National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE).

    Also known as: pelvic floor muscle training

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Percentage of Change From Baseline in 72-hour Incontinence Episode Frequency (IEF) Over Weeks 1-12

    The average 72-h IEF is calculated based on a 72-h bladder diary. All relevant time points used in the calculation in the Time Frame (baseline, weeks 1-12)

    Time frame: baseline, weeks 1-12

Secondary outcomes

  1. Percentage of Change From Baseline in Mean 72-hour IEF During Weeks 13-24 and Weeks 25-36

    Calculated as the same way as the primary outcome. But this outcome will be assessed at different time point.

    Time frame: baseline, weeks 13-24, week 25-36

  2. Percentage of Participants With ≥50% Decrease in Average 72-h Incontinence Episode Frequency

    Count the number of cases with the reduction of average 72-h incontinence episode frequency ≥50% and divide it by the number of participants at baseline.

    Time frame: Weeks 1-12, 13-24, 25-36

  3. Change of Episodes From Baseline in Average 72-hour Urgencies/Urination/Nocturia Episodes

    The average 72-h IEF (urinary incontinence, stress urinary incontinence and urgency urinary incontinence respectively) is calculated based on a 72-h bladder diary. For example, the average 72-h incontinence episodes from the 13th to 36th week equal to the sum of 72-h incontinence episodes of the 16th, 20th, 24th, 28th, 32nd, 36th weeks divided by 6.

    Time frame: Baseline, weeks 1-12, 13-24, 25-36

  4. Change From Baseline in the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF) Score

    The International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF (range, 0 \[best\]-21 \[worst\] outcomes, and 2.52 as minimal clinically important differences (MCID)) scores.

    Time frame: baseline, weeks 12, 24 and 36

  5. Weekly Median Number of Urine Pads Used During Weeks 1-12, 13-24, and 25-36

    Time frame: Baseline, weeks 1-12, 13-24, 25-36

  6. the Amount of Urine Leakage (Grams) Measured by the 1-hour Pad Test at Weeks 4 and 12

    The performance of 1-hour pad test according to the International Incontinence Society: Participants were instructed to void 2 hours before the pad test. On arrival, they received a pre-weighed pad and were asked to sit and drink 500 ml sodium-free water in 15 minutes. Next, they were instructed to walk for 30 minutes, including going up and down 24 stairs. On returning to the clinic, the participants were instructed to perform several activities, including standing and sitting 10 times, coughing vigorously 10 times, running for 1 minute, picking up a coin from the floor 5 times, and putting their hands under water for 1 minute. After the activities were completed, the pad was reweighed to measure the amount of urinary leakage using a gram sensitive weight scale (Xiangshan, EK3820).

    Time frame: Weeks 4 and 12

  7. Patient's Treatment Satisfaction Degree

    The self-assessing satisfaction degree on a 5-point Likert scale (range, 1 \[unsatisfied strongly\] to 5 \[satisfied strongly\]) will be finished by participants to evaluate their satisfaction for the treatment.

    Time frame: Weeks 12, 36

  8. Patient Global Impression Improvement

    Participants will be asked to finish one item evaluating their present condition.

    Time frame: Weeks 12, 36

  9. Electroacupuncture Acceptance Assessment

    The acceptance of electroacupuncture will be tested within 5 minute with a 5-point scale ('0' means very difficult to accept and '4' means accept easily). Median of scores of the three times will be calculated.

    Time frame: Weeks 2, 6 and 12

  10. The Number of Participants Using Urine Pads

    Time frame: Weeks 1-12, 13-24, 25-36

  11. Change of Episodes From Baseline in Mean 72-h Incontinence Episodes

    Time frame: Weeks 1-12, 13-24, 25-36

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Results

Posted Jun 6, 2019
Limitations and caveats
The noninferiority margin to PFMT-solifenacin in MUI women was hard to define. PFMT were led by trained research assistants instead of professional therapists, which may dilute the effect of the control group.

Participant flow

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneAcupunctureSolifenacin Plus PFMT
Started250250
Completed245235
Not completed515

Outcome measures

PrimaryPercentage of Change From Baseline in 72-hour Incontinence Episode Frequency (IEF) Over Weeks 1-12

The average 72-h IEF is calculated based on a 72-h bladder diary. All relevant time points used in the calculation in the Time Frame (baseline, weeks 1-12)

Time frame:
baseline, weeks 1-12
Reported as:
Least squares mean · percent change
Percentage of Change From Baseline in 72-hour Incontinence Episode Frequency (IEF) Over Weeks 1-12
percent changeSolifenacin Plus PFMTElectroacupuncture
Percentage of Change From Baseline in 72-hour Incontinence Episode Frequency (IEF) Over Weeks 1-12-36.49 (-43.87 to -29.11)-37.83 (-41.96 to 33.70)
SecondaryPercentage of Change From Baseline in Mean 72-hour IEF During Weeks 13-24 and Weeks 25-36

Calculated as the same way as the primary outcome. But this outcome will be assessed at different time point.

Time frame:
baseline, weeks 13-24, week 25-36
Reported as:
Least squares mean · percent change
Percentage of Change From Baseline in Mean 72-hour IEF During Weeks 13-24 and Weeks 25-36
percent changeElectroacupunctureSolifenacin Plus PFMT
Weeks 13-24-58.20 (-63.19 to -53.22)-56.69 (-61.77 to -51.61)
Weeks 25-36-64.20 (-68.77 to -59.63)-65.48 (-70.14 to -60.82)
SecondaryPercentage of Participants With ≥50% Decrease in Average 72-h Incontinence Episode Frequency

Count the number of cases with the reduction of average 72-h incontinence episode frequency ≥50% and divide it by the number of participants at baseline.

Time frame:
Weeks 1-12, 13-24, 25-36
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Percentage of Participants With ≥50% Decrease in Average 72-h Incontinence Episode Frequency
ParticipantsElectroacupunctureSolifenacin Plus PFMT
Weeks 1-12109112
Weeks 13-24174164
Weeks 25-36190188
SecondaryChange of Episodes From Baseline in Average 72-hour Urgencies/Urination/Nocturia Episodes

The average 72-h IEF (urinary incontinence, stress urinary incontinence and urgency urinary incontinence respectively) is calculated based on a 72-h bladder diary. For example, the average 72-h incontinence episodes from the 13th to 36th week equal to the sum of 72-h incontinence episodes of the 16th, 20th, 24th, 28th, 32nd, 36th weeks divided by 6.

Time frame:
Baseline, weeks 1-12, 13-24, 25-36
Reported as:
Least squares mean · percent change
Change of Episodes From Baseline in Average 72-hour Urgencies/Urination/Nocturia Episodes
percent changeElectroacupunctureSolifenacin Plus PFMT
Change in the 72-h urgence, Weeks 1-12-2.62 (-3.20 to -2.05)-2.99 (-3.58 to -2.41)
Change in the 72-h urgence, Weeks 13-24-4.75 (-5.32 to -4.19)-4.77 (-5.35 to -4.19)
Change in the 72-h urgence, Weeks 25-36-5.55 (-6.12 to -4.97)-5.55 (-6.14 to -4.96)
Change in the 72-h urination, Weeks 1-12-3.23 (-3.93 to -2.53)-3.62 (-4.33 to -2.91)
Change in the 72-h urination, Weeks 13-24-5.96 (-6.70 to -5.22)-5.26 (-6.02 to -4.51)
Change in the 72-h urination, Weeks 25-36-7.02 (-7.85 to -6.19)-6.11 (-6.96 to -5.26)
Change in the 72-h nocturia, Weeks 1-12-0.79 (-1.01 to -0.50)-0.87 (-1.08 to -0.65)
Change in the 72-h nocturia, Weeks 13-24-1.38 (-1.60 to -1.15)-1.33 (-1.56 to -1.11)
Change in the 72-h nocturia, Weeks 25-36-1.58 (-1.79 to -1.36)-1.58 (-1.80 to -1.36)
SecondaryChange From Baseline in the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF) Score

The International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF (range, 0 \[best\]-21 \[worst\] outcomes, and 2.52 as minimal clinically important differences (MCID)) scores.

Time frame:
baseline, weeks 12, 24 and 36
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF) Score
units on a scaleElectroacupunctureSolifenacin Plus PFMT
Week 12-3.96 (-4.32 to -3.61)-3.73 (-4.09 to -3.37)
Week 24-6.44 (-6.90 to -5.98)-5.97 (-6.44 to -5.50)
Week 36-7.06 (-7.51 to -6.60)-6.80 (-7.26 to -6.34)
SecondaryWeekly Median Number of Urine Pads Used During Weeks 1-12, 13-24, and 25-36
Time frame:
Baseline, weeks 1-12, 13-24, 25-36
Reported as:
Median · urine pads
Weekly Median Number of Urine Pads Used During Weeks 1-12, 13-24, and 25-36
urine padsElectroacupunctureSolifenacin Plus PFMT
Weeks 1-128.0 (5.0 to 11.0)9.0 (5.0 to 12.0)
Weeks 13-247.0 (4.0 to 10.0)8.0 (5.0 to 12.0)
Weeks 25-368.0 (4.0 to 10.0)8.0 (5.0 to 12.0)
Secondarythe Amount of Urine Leakage (Grams) Measured by the 1-hour Pad Test at Weeks 4 and 12

The performance of 1-hour pad test according to the International Incontinence Society: Participants were instructed to void 2 hours before the pad test. On arrival, they received a pre-weighed pad and were asked to sit and drink 500 ml sodium-free water in 15 minutes. Next, they were instructed to walk for 30 minutes, including going up and down 24 stairs. On returning to the clinic, the participants were instructed to perform several activities, including standing and sitting 10 times, coughing vigorously 10 times, running for 1 minute, picking up a coin from the floor 5 times, and putting their hands under water for 1 minute. After the activities were completed, the pad was reweighed to measure the amount of urinary leakage using a gram sensitive weight scale (Xiangshan, EK3820).

Time frame:
Weeks 4 and 12
Reported as:
Least squares mean · amount of leakage (grams)
the Amount of Urine Leakage (Grams) Measured by the 1-hour Pad Test at Weeks 4 and 12
amount of leakage (grams)ElectroacupunctureSolifenacin Plus PFMT
Week 4-6.74 (-7.93 to -5.56)-6.96 (-8.17 to -5.76)
Week 12-12.16 (-13.18 to -11.15)-11.49 (-12.52 to -10.46)
SecondaryPatient's Treatment Satisfaction Degree

The self-assessing satisfaction degree on a 5-point Likert scale (range, 1 \[unsatisfied strongly\] to 5 \[satisfied strongly\]) will be finished by participants to evaluate their satisfaction for the treatment.

Time frame:
Weeks 12, 36
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Patient's Treatment Satisfaction Degree
ParticipantsSolifenacin Plus PFMTElectroacupuncture
Week 12 — Marked satisfaction5862
Week 12 — Satisfaction84112
Week 12 — No change8056
Week 12 — Dissatisfaction1212
Week 12 — Marked dissatisfaction01
Week 36 — Marked satisfaction7785
Week 36 — Satisfaction90101
Week 36 — No change5847
Week 36 — Dissatisfaction911
Week 36 — Marked dissatisfaction00
SecondaryPatient Global Impression Improvement

Participants will be asked to finish one item evaluating their present condition.

Time frame:
Weeks 12, 36
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Patient Global Impression Improvement
ParticipantsElectroacupunctureSolifenacin Plus PFMT
Week 12 — Marked improvement6952
Week 12 — Moderate improvement8575
Week 12 — Slight improvement8296
Week 12 — No change88
Week 12 — Slight worsening03
Week 12 — Moderate worsening00
Week 12 — Marked worening00
Week 36 — Marked improvement8774
Week 36 — Moderate improvement9392
Week 36 — Slight improvement5559
Week 36 — No change99
Week 36 — Slight worsening11
Week 36 — Moderate worsening00
Week 36 — Marked worening00
SecondaryElectroacupuncture Acceptance Assessment

The acceptance of electroacupuncture will be tested within 5 minute with a 5-point scale ('0' means very difficult to accept and '4' means accept easily). Median of scores of the three times will be calculated.

Time frame:
Weeks 2, 6 and 12
Reported as:
Median · units on a scale
Electroacupuncture Acceptance Assessment
units on a scaleElectroacupuncture
Week 23.0 (3.0 to 3.0)
Week 63.0 (2.0 to 3.0)
Week 123.0 (2.0 to 3.0)
SecondaryThe Number of Participants Using Urine Pads
Time frame:
Weeks 1-12, 13-24, 25-36
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
The Number of Participants Using Urine Pads
ParticipantsElectroacupunctureSolifenacin Plus PFMT
Weeks 1-1286105
Weeks 13-246880
Weeks 25-365972
SecondaryChange of Episodes From Baseline in Mean 72-h Incontinence Episodes
Time frame:
Weeks 1-12, 13-24, 25-36
Reported as:
Least squares mean · episodes
Change of Episodes From Baseline in Mean 72-h Incontinence Episodes
episodesElectroacupunctureSolifenacin Plus PFMT
Weeks 1-12-4.56 (-5.13 to -3.98)-4.37 (-4.95 to -3.79)
Weeks 13-24-7.27 (-7.83 to -6.70)-6.95 (-7.52 to -6.37)
Weeks 25-36-8.31 (-8.83 to -7.78)-8.22 (-8.76 to -7.69)

Adverse events

Non-serious events are listed at a 0% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Electroacupuncture—0/250 (0%)41/250 (16.4%)
Solifenacin Plus PFMT—1/250 (0.4%)90/250 (36%)
Most frequent serious events
Most frequent serious events
EventElectroacupunctureSolifenacin Plus PFMT
FractureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications0/2501/250
Most frequent other events
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Most frequent other events
EventElectroacupunctureSolifenacin Plus PFMT
Dry mouthGastrointestinal disorders0/25062/250
upper respiratory infectionReproductive system and breast disorders19/25010/250
subcutaneous hematomaInjury, poisoning and procedural complications10/2500/250
constipationGastrointestinal disorders0/2507/250
stomachGastrointestinal disorders1/2506/250
dyspepsiaGastrointestinal disorders0/2505/250
diarrheaGastrointestinal disorders3/2502/250
dizzinessNervous system disorders2/2502/250
hypogeusiaNervous system disorders0/2502/250
urinary tract infectionNervous system disorders2/2500/250

Baseline characteristics

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)AcupunctureSolifenacin Plus PFMTTotal
Mean54.7 ± 10.1153.7 ± 9.3854.2 ± 9.75
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)AcupunctureSolifenacin Plus PFMTTotal
Female250250500
Male000
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Study locations

1 site
  • Guang'an Men Hospotal Affiliated to China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
    Beijing, 100053, China
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References and documents

Publications

  • Hargreaves E, Baker K, Barry G, Harding C, Zhang Y, Kandala NB, Zhang X, Kernohan A, Clarkson CE. Acupuncture for treating overactive bladder in adults. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2022 Sep 23;9(9):CD013519. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013519.pub2. PubMed 36148895 ↗
  • Sun B, Liu Y, Su T, Sun Y, Liu Z. Electroacupuncture for stress-related urinary incontinence in elderly women: data analysis from two randomised controlled studies. BMJ Support Palliat Care. 2022 May;12(e1):e164-e170. doi: 10.1136/bmjspcare-2019-002034. Epub 2020 Jan 9. PubMed 31919102 ↗
  • Liu B, Liu Y, Qin Z, Zhou K, Xu H, He L, Li N, Su T, Sun J, Yue Z, Zang Z, Zhang W, Zhao J, Zhou Z, Liu L, Wu D, Wu J, Zhou J, Pang R, Wang Y, Liu J, Yu J, Liu Z. Electroacupuncture Versus Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Plus Solifenacin for Women With Mixed Urinary Incontinence: A Randomized Noninferiority Trial. Mayo Clin Proc. 2019 Jan;94(1):54-65. doi: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2018.07.021. PubMed 30611454 ↗
  • Liu B, Wang Y, Xu H, Chen Y, Wu J, Mo Q, Liu Z. Effect of electroacupuncture versus pelvic floor muscle training plus solifenacin for moderate and severe mixed urinary incontinence in women: a study protocol. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2014 Aug 15;14:301. doi: 10.1186/1472-6882-14-301. PubMed 25128002 ↗

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

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Updates

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No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Jun 6, 2019, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT02047032
Lead sponsor
Guang'anmen Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
Responsible party
Liu Zhishun (Dean of Acupuncture Department of Guangan'men Hospital, Guang'anmen Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences) — Principal investigator
First posted
Jan 28, 2014
Start date
Apr 2014
Primary completion
Aug 2016
Completion
Oct 2016
Results posted
Jun 6, 2019
Last update
Jun 6, 2019

Study contacts

Zhishun Liu, doctor
study director · Guang'an Men Hospotal Affiliated to China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
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