spondylosis with radiculopathy
Conditions
Interventions
Distal Point Acupuncture:Distal Point +regular acupuncture
Regular acupuncture:Standard point acupuncture
Sponsors
Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. A confirmed diagnosis of cervical spondylosis in accordance with the diagnostic criteria published by Chinese Medical Association and referring to the International Classification of Diseases, 10th edition (ICD-10) codes: M47.2 (other spondylosis with radiculopathy); 2. The chief complaint is neck pain; 3. Episodes of neck pain and stiffness occurr at a frequency of at least once per month for the three months prior to study entry; 4. Pain intensity of more than 3 points as measured on a visual analog scale (VAS); 5. Diagnosis of cervical spondylosis supported by a cervical radiographic examination, such as anteroposterior and lateral X-rays, or magnetic resonance imaging/computed tomography scans showing cervical spine degeneration or cervical disc herniation; 6. Aged 18 to 60 years (both males and female patients are included); 7. No acupuncture therapy within the 3 months prior to study entry; 8. sign an informed consent document.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Not meet the diagnosis of cervical spondylosis; 2. Complications of severe systematic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, cardiocerebrovascular disorders or tumors; 3. History of neck trauma, cervical fracture or cervical surgery, neurologic impairment (for example, myasthenia or abnormal spinal nerve reflex), or congenital spinal abnormality, or a diagnosis of systemic disease of the bones or joints; 4. Rejection or fear of acupuncture therapy; 5. Pregnancy or lactation; 6. Use of any type of acupuncture within the 3 months prior to study entry; 7. Use of any other treatments (drug or non-drug).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnair; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| time of episodes of neck pain and stiffness during; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactLi Ziping
Outcome results
None listed