Effect of acupuncture using the He’Santong method on diabetic peripheral neuropathy

ISRCTN ISRCTN96103936
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN96103936
Secondary identifying numbers N/A
Submission date
27/12/2013
Registration date
17/02/2014
Last edited
02/09/2020
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Nervous System Diseases
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year

Plain English summary of protocol

Background and study aims
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a common complication of diabetes, which may lead to diabetic foot ulcers and foot or limb amputations. It is commonly treated by acupuncture. There are many published cases reports showing that acupuncture works for DPN. More in-depth research is needed and this is the aim of this study (“Wentong Method” of “He’santong Method” based on “He’santong Method” developed by Professor He Puren).

Who can participate?
Participants diagnosed with DPN.

What does the study involve?
Participants are randomly allocated to one of two groups: “Wentong Method”/“He’santong Method” group or “Shallow acupuncture at sham points” group. Participants undergo a number of tests before and after the 8-week treatment.

What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
Participants may experience infection, hematoma, syncope, discomfort after the acupuncture.

Where is the study run from?
BeiJing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine affiliated to Capital Medical University (China)

When is study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
August 2013 to July 2015.

Who is funding the study?
BeiJing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine affiliated to Capital Medical University (China)

Who is the main contact?
Professor Yi Jinghong
kycyjh@sina.com

Contact information

Prof Jinghong Yi
Scientific

Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine affiliated to Capital Medical University
23 Mei Shu Guan Hou Jie
Dong Cheng District
Beijing
100010
China

Study information

Study designRandomised controlled trial
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study setting(s)Hospital
Study typeTreatment
Participant information sheet Not available in web format, please use the contact details below to request a patient information sheet
Scientific titleEffect of acupuncture using the He’Santong method on diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a randomised controlled trial
Study objectives1. The Wentong method and He’Santong method are both specific and holistic. This non-drug therapy has tremendous potential and is likely to treat diabetic peripheral neuropathy as expected.
2. Objective and comprehensive evaluating indexes can improve the credibility of acupuncture using the Wentong method and the He’Santong method” on diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
Ethics approval(s)Ethics Committee of Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine affiliated to Capital Medical University, 29/11/2013, ref. 2013BL-085-01
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedDiabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
InterventionPatients are randomised to receive the following treatments:
1. Acupuncture using the Wentong method and the He’santong method
Main points: Yanglingquan, Zusanli, Taixi, Ashi points
Needling method: Wentong Method and He’Santong method
Treating course: treatment given twice a week for 8 weeks as one course of treatment
2.Shallow acupuncture at sham points
Points: sham meridians and points
Needling method: Shallow acupuncture at sham points
Treating course: treatment given twice a week for8 weeks as one course of treatment
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measure1. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndrome score at baseline, after treatment for 4 and 8 weeks, and after 4 weeks of completing the treatment
2. Nerve electrophysiological examination at baseline and after 8 weeks treatment
Secondary outcome measuresMDNS at baseline, after treatment for 4 and 8 weeks and after 4 weeks of completing the treatment
Overall study start date01/08/2013
Completion date31/07/2015

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
Lower age limit18 Years
SexBoth
Target number of participants60
Key inclusion criteria1. Patient has diabetic peripheral neuropathy
2. Patient aged 18 to 70 years
3. Michigan diabetic neuropathy score (MDNS) of 7 to 29
4. Fasting blood glucose (FBG) less than or equal to 8.0mmol/L, Postprandial Plasma Glucose (PPG) less than or equal to 11.0 mmol/L
5. Patient providing informed consent
Key exclusion criteria1. Patient suffering from acute complications of diabetes within one month
2. Patients with spinal cord injury, spinal deformity, stroke sequela and neuromuscular disorders or peripheral neuropathy caused by other factors (such as heredity, alcoholism, uremia, infection, malnutrition, drug intoxication and metal intoxication)
3. Patient having epilepsy or mental illness
4. Patient having arteriovenous disease
5. Patient having the following complications: serious primary diseases of other systems, abnormal liver and kidney function, overwhelming infection or advanced tumor
6. Dipsomanias
7. Drug abuse over the past five years or been exposed to chemical poisons
Date of first enrolment01/08/2013
Date of final enrolment31/07/2015

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • China

Study participating centre

Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine affiliated to Capital Medical University
Beijing
100010
China

Sponsor information

Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Capital Medical University (China)
Hospital/treatment centre

c/o Jinghong YI
23 Mei Shu Guan Hou Jie
Dong Cheng District
Beijing
100010
China

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Funders

Funder type

Hospital/treatment centre

Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine affiliated to Capital Medical University (China)

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Results and Publications

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Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
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Editorial Notes

02/09/2020: No publications found.