NCT00227383

Brief Summary

In this study, we aim at evaluating the effect of electroacupuncture in diabetic patients with gastroparesis. Patient-based symptom severity measure, serum parameters and solid-phase gastric emptying time are measured to evaluate the effectiveness of electroacupuncture.

Trial Health

55
Monitor

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
30

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for phase_3 diabetes-mellitus

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

Click on a node to explore related trials.

Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 27, 2005

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 28, 2005

Completed
Last Updated

January 22, 2007

Status Verified

September 1, 2005

First QC Date

September 27, 2005

Last Update Submit

January 19, 2007

Conditions

Diabetes MellitusGastroparesis

Keywords

Diabetesgastroparesiselectroacupuncture

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Solid-phase gastric emptying time and score on Gastroparesis Cardinal Symptom Index(GCSI) at 2 weeks

Interventions

Electroacupuncture (device)DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

Age20 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Dyspetic symptoms for more than 3 months
  • Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, upper abdominal discomfort, early satiety, bloating and anorexia

You may not qualify if:

  • Organic gastrointestinal obstruction
  • Previous surgery of gastrointestinal tract
  • Cardiac arrhythmia
  • Pregnancy

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

China Medical University Hospital

Taichung, 404, Taiwan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Diabetes MellitusGastroparesis

Interventions

Electroacupuncture

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Glucose Metabolism DisordersMetabolic DiseasesNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesEndocrine System DiseasesStomach DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesDigestive System DiseasesParalysisNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Combined Modality TherapyTherapeuticsAcupuncture TherapyComplementary TherapiesElectric Stimulation TherapyPhysical Therapy ModalitiesRehabilitationTranscutaneous Electric Nerve StimulationAnalgesiaAnesthesia and AnalgesiaAnesthesia

Study Officials

  • Chung-Pang Wang, MD

    China Medical University Hospital

    STUDY CHAIR

Central Study Contacts

Chung-Pang Wang, MD

CONTACT

886-4-22052121cpw0509@yahoo.com.tw

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 27, 2005

First Posted

September 28, 2005

Last Updated

January 22, 2007

Record last verified: 2005-09

Locations

TW(1)