Evaluating the Effects of Electroacupuncture and Rosiglitazone Combined Therapy

April 12, 2012 updated by: China Medical University Hospital

A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the Effects of Electroacupuncture and Rosiglitazone Combined Therapy on Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Aims: To evaluate the efficacy of rosiglitazone (TZD) and electroacupuncture (EA) combined therapy on patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). A randomized single-blind placebo controlled clinical trial was used.

Methods: A total of 31 newly diagnostic type 2 diabetic patients, who fulfilled the eligibility criteria were recruited and received various allocated interventions. They were randomly assigned into two groups, the control group (TZD, N=15) and the experimental group (TZD + EA, N=16). Changes in their plasma free fatty acid (FFA), glucose and insulin levels together with their homeostasis model assessment (HOMA) indices were statistically assessed between before and after treatment. Hypoglycemic activity (%) was also compared between these two groups.

Expecting Results: This study will compare the hypoglycemic activity and the ability of improving insulin resistance between the TZD and TZD+EA group. Also, the lowering effect of the plasma FFA concentration will be investigated.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

This study is compared the effect between combined therapy (EA+TZD) and drug (TZD) on the patient of type 2 DM.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

49

Phase

  • Phase 2

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

  • Taiwan
      • Taichung, Taiwan, 404
        • Department of Integrative Chinese-Western Clinic, China Medical University Hospital

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

20 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • all included native Taiwanese patients, age from 20 to 65 years who diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus within 5 years and keep the same anti-hyperglycemic agents for control diabetes before and during the period in this study
  • compatible with the diagnostic criteria of diabetes mellitus according to American Diabetes Association

Exclusion Criteria:

  • individuals with nephrotic syndrome (urine protein over 3.5 g/day) and edema or renal failure (serum creatinine over 115 μmol/L)
  • individuals who were diagnosed of heart failure (NYHA Fc III~IV) or pacemaker implantation
  • individuals with abnormal liver function (GOT and GPT level above 2 folds of normal range) or diagnosis of liver cirrhosis
  • individuals with higher HbA1C level (HbA1C above 9%)
  • pregnant women
  • individuals who were receiving the classes of drugs thiazolidinediones already
  • individuals who were receiving insulin therapy already
  • individuals who were receiving other therapy during the period of study
  • individuals suffering a homeostasis disorder or other systemic disease
  • individuals who did not comply with the treatment during the study period

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

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: EA + Rosiglitazone
Other: EA + Rosiglitazone
electroacupuncture and Rosiglitazone combined therapy on patient of type II DM
Other Names:
  • Electroacupuncture and Rosiglitazone combined therapy
Placebo Comparator: Rosiglitazone
Drug: TZD
Rosiglitazone 8 mg single dose
Other Names:
  • The effect of hypoglycemia and improving insulin sensitivity

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
plasma glucose
Time Frame: Time point(s) at which outcome measure is assessed in one year
The primary endpoint with respect to plasma glucose level after treatment in each group of patients and compare the hypoglycemic activity between these two independent groups.
Time point(s) at which outcome measure is assessed in one year

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
plasma free fatty acid (FFA)
Time Frame: Time point(s) at which outcome measure is assessed in one year.
This secondary endpoint will compare the percent change of plasma FFA level between these two independent groups.
Time point(s) at which outcome measure is assessed in one year.
plasma insulin
Time Frame: Time point(s) at which outcome measure is assessed in one yease
This secondary endpoint will compare the plasma insulin level after treatment of each group and the change between these two independent groups.
Time point(s) at which outcome measure is assessed in one yease

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

China Medical University Hospital

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Shih-Liang Chang, PhD, China Medical University, China

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

April 1, 2006

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2007

Study Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 27, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 12, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

April 13, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

April 13, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 12, 2012

Last Verified

April 1, 2012

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • DMR94-IRB-139

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