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Effects of electroacupuncture on severity of sepsis in patients in ICU: a randomized, controlled trial

Effects of electroacupuncture on severity of sepsis in patients in ICU: a randomized, controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2400090038
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2024-09-23
Start date
2024-09-24
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-09-30

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

sepsis

Interventions

the EA group:Electroacupuncture treatment on the basis of conventional bunching treatment: After the skin is disinfected, 5mm sterile rubber pads are placed on bilateral Neiguan points and bilateral Z
the SEA group:On the basis of conventional bunching therapy, the sham electroacupuncture is given: after the skin is disinfected,bilateral pseudneiguan points and bilateral Pseudzusanli points are ta

Sponsors

Fuzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
50 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Diagnosed with sepsis; 2.Aged 50 years or over; 3.Patients are willing to take part in this trial and willing to sign inform content.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.The mini-mental state examination (MMSE) score of less than 24 or dementia; 2.History of neurological or mental illness; 3.Current use of tranquillizers or antidepressants; 4.History of chest trauma or receiving cardiopulmonary resuscitation, electrical defibrillation, coronary stent implantation; 5.Pregnancy or lactating; 6.Alcohol or drug dependence; 7.Needle phobia.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
APACHE II score;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction;B-lines;C-reactive protein;erythrocyte sedimentation rate;procalcitonin;galactomannan;beta-D-glucan;N-terminal prohormone of brain natriuretic peptide;cytocines;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactZheng Xin

Fuzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

123366816@qq.com+86 136 0594 4818

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026