Back to resultsCost-Effectiveness of and Long-Term Outcomes Following Acupuncture Treatment for Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Primary Purpose
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Acupuncture
Sponsored by
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Osteoarthritis, Knee
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Diagnosis of osteoarthritis (OA)
Sites / Locations
- University of Maryland Baltimore
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Secondary Outcome Measures
Full Information
NCT ID
NCT00010647
First Posted
February 2, 2001
Last Updated
August 16, 2006
Sponsor
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00010647
Brief Title
Cost-Effectiveness of and Long-Term Outcomes Following Acupuncture Treatment for Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Official Title
Cost-Effectiveness of and Long-Term Outcomes Following Acupuncture Treatment for Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
August 2006
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
August 1999 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
undefined (undefined)
Study Completion Date
July 2004 (undefined)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Name of the Sponsor
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
4. Oversight
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to estimate the cost-effectiveness of acupuncture and to determine the long-term outcomes and health care utilization of people with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee.
Detailed Description
Osteoarthritis (OA) makes up a large proportion of the disability and economic costs in the U.S. The knee is the most common site of OA and is a common cause of disability and the leading indication of total knee replacement in the elderly. There are presently no curative therapies for OA. Recently, increased attention has focused on the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies, such as acupuncture, especially for patients who have failed to respond to more standard therapy. Little is known of the long-term health services utilization and outcomes of patients with knee OA. This study will evaluate the cost effectiveness and overall outcomes of acupuncture for OA treatment.
Participants in this study will be randomly assigned to receive either acupuncture or placebo. Surveys and questionnaires will be used to assess participants. Data will be collected on the short- and long-term utilization of health services as well as on pain and physical function.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Osteoarthritis, Knee
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Allocation
Randomized
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Intervention Type
Procedure
Intervention Name(s)
Acupuncture
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
50 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Diagnosis of osteoarthritis (OA)
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Dr. Marc C. Hochberg
Organizational Affiliation
University of Maryland Osteoporosis Clinic
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
University of Maryland Baltimore
City
Baltimore
State/Province
Maryland
ZIP/Postal Code
21207
Country
United States
12. IPD Sharing Statement
Citations:
PubMed Identifier
15611487
Citation
Berman BM, Lao L, Langenberg P, Lee WL, Gilpin AM, Hochberg MC. Effectiveness of acupuncture as adjunctive therapy in osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized, controlled trial. Ann Intern Med. 2004 Dec 21;141(12):901-10. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-141-12-200412210-00006.
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