N/A
Completed N=24
Adjuvant Acupuncture for Severe Head Injury
Head Injury
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01773291 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
24
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Nov 2015
Primary outcomePrimary: Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) — 3.14; 3.11; 4.67 units on a scale
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the therapeutic effect of acupuncture on severe head injury under conventional treatment. A double-blind clinical trial is conducted up to 6 weeks and the change of subjects' Glasgow coma scale (GCS) and muscle power is measured.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) |
3.14; 3.11; 4.67 | — |
| SECONDARY Muscle Power (MP) |
4.29; 4.33; 2.83 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- subjects aged 12 to 70 years with severe head injury (Glasgow coma scale score 8 or less)
- with informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
- dilated pupils without light reflex
- serious complications during therapeutic course
- interruption of therapeutic course
- unfavored condition assessed by physician in charge
- without informed consent
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01773291). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.