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An Acupuncture Study for People At High Risk for Sepsis
Sponsor: University of California, Irvine
Summary
Researchers think acupuncture may improve outcomes for participants with sepsis, based on laboratory studies and previous studies in people with sepsis. The purpose of this study to see whether real acupuncture can improve outcomes for participants with sepsis when compared to sham acupuncture. Sham acupuncture is performed the same way as real acupuncture but will use different needles and target different sites or places on the body than real acupuncture.
Official title: Acupuncture to Improve Outcomes in Sepsis Patient: The ACTIONS Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
78
Start Date
2024-03-20
Completion Date
2028-03-20
Last Updated
2026-07-21
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Acupuncture
Acupuncture involves insertion of thin filiform needles (gauze 30-40) at certain points on the body.
Sham Acupuncture
During sham acupuncture, a point on the participant's ankle is gently tapped with an acupuncture needle guide tube and an acupuncture needle is taped flat to the skin. This point is not on any acupuncture meridian or point. Electrical stimulation device is connected to the needles, but no electrical stimulation is delivered.
Locations (1)
Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute, University of California, Irvine
Irvine, California, United States