Acupuncture Needling on Connective Tissue by Ultrasound

August 17, 2006 updated by: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of acupuncture needling on connective tissue using ultrasound techniques both in animals and in humans.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment

46

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Vermont
      • Burlington, Vermont, United States, 05405
        • University of Vermont

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 55 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

  • Healthy Humans
  • No bleeding disorders
  • No anticoagulant therapy
  • Cannot be pregnant

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Helen M. Langevin, MD, University of Vermont

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2000

Study Completion

September 1, 2003

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 14, 2003

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 14, 2003

First Posted (Estimate)

July 15, 2003

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 18, 2006

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 17, 2006

Last Verified

July 1, 2006

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • R21AT000300-01 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)

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