NCT01933204

Acupuncture for Relieving Perimenopausal Symptoms

Acupuncture for Relieving Perimenopausal Symptoms: a Randomised Controlled Trial

• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 2 / Phase 3
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 220 (actual)
• Sponsor: Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 40 Years – 55 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether acupuncture is effective for relieving perimenopausal symptoms.

Detailed description

* A randomised controlled trial with superiority design * A total of 220 participants will be included in 3 centers * 2 arms: acupuncture group and Climen® group

Conditions

• Perimenopause

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Acupuncture	Acupuncture is a collection of procedures involving penetration of the skin with needles to stimulate certain points on the body. In its classical form it is a characteristic component of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), a form of alternative medicine, and one of the oldest healing practices in the world.
DRUG	Climen 21 Tablets	Climen Tablets are commonly used for menopausal symptoms

Timeline

• Start date: 2013-09-01
• Primary completion: 2015-08-01
• Completion: 2015-08-01
• First posted: 2013-09-02
• Last updated: 2020-02-17

Locations

2 sites across 1 country: China