A randomised placebo-controlled single-blind trial to test the effect of acupuncture on pain relief in osteoarthritis of the knee
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN74318483 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN74318483 |
| Protocol serial number | B0669 |
| Sponsor | Arthritis Research Campaign (ARC) (UK) |
| Funder | Arthritis Research Campaign (UK) |
- Submission date
- 10/07/2002
- Registration date
- 10/07/2002
- Last edited
- 17/02/2015
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Musculoskeletal Diseases
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Dr S Bower
Scientific
Scientific
University of Newcastle upon Tyne
Dept of Anaesthesia
Leazs Wine
Royal Victoria Infirmary
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4LP
United Kingdom
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | A randomised placebo-controlled single-blind trial to test the effect of acupuncture on pain relief in osteoarthritis of the knee |
| Study objectives | The study will investigate whether acupuncture is an effective and practicable means by which to manage pain and subsequent disability in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. |
| Ethics approval(s) | Not provided at time of registration |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Osteoarthritis of the knee |
| Intervention | Groups to compare active acupuncture versus minimal acupuncture |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Not provided at time of registration |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
Not provided at time of registration |
| Completion date | 31/12/2003 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Mixed |
| Sex | All |
| Key inclusion criteria | Patients aged less than 80 with confirmed osteoarthritis of the knee |
| Key exclusion criteria | Not provided at time of registration |
| Date of first enrolment | 30/09/2000 |
| Date of final enrolment | 31/12/2003 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- United Kingdom
- England
Study participating centre
University of Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4LP
United Kingdom
NE1 4LP
United Kingdom
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
