Different Kinds of Acupuncture Treatment for Knee Osteoarthritis
Status:
Active, not recruiting
Trial end date:
2022-12-31
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) a chronic disease with symptoms of persistent pain or rest pain ,
joint stiffness, numbness, limitation of activity and even disability, with significant
associated costs and effects on individuals' life quality. Acupuncture as an approach for the
management of chronic pain, is receiving increasing recognition from both the public and
professionals. The aim of this study is to indicate the effects of three commonly used
acupuncture treatments for KOA.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Collaborators:
Jiaxing TCM Hospital Red Cross Hospital, Hangzhou, China The Third Affiliated hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University Zhejiang Hospital Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of TCM Zhejiang Provincial Tongde Hospital