NCT00598988

Acupuncture for Infectious Mononucleosis Trial

• Status: Terminated
• Phase: Phase 2 / Phase 3
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 3 (actual)
• Sponsor: University of Alberta · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 15 Years – 25 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate feasibility issues related to conducting an acupuncture study in a population of adolescents and young adults with infectious mononucleosis. Additionally, this study will provide preliminary data regarding treatment parameters (acupuncture and standard care) and outcomes (i.e. fatigue).

Detailed description

This study examines the feasibility of treating adolescents and young adults diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis with acupuncture. Additionally, this study will provide preliminary data regarding treatment parameters (acupuncture and standard care) and outcomes (i.e. fatigue).

Conditions

• Infectious Mononucleosis

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
PROCEDURE	traditional Chinese acupuncture	10 treatments over 6 weeks
OTHER	standard medical care	standard care as provided by primary physician

Timeline

• Start date: 2008-01-01
• Primary completion: 2008-12-01
• Completion: 2008-12-01
• First posted: 2008-01-23
• Last updated: 2022-07-11

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Canada