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Effect of Acupuncture on Quality of Life in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Effect of Acupuncture on Quality of Life in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ITMCTR
Registry ID
ITMCTR2100005111
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2021-07-30
Start date
2021-08-02
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-02-20

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

Conditions

Atrial fibrillation

Interventions

Sham acupuncture group:Acupuncture is neither meridian nor acupoint, twice a week for the first 6 weeks and once a week for the last 6 weeks
Acupuncture group:Acupuncture at specific points was performed twice a week in the first 6 weeks and once a week in the last 6 weeks

Sponsors

Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Paroxysmal or persistent AF after ablation (Radiofrequency ablation or Cryoablation); 2.Aged 18 years or above (male or female); 3.No acupuncture treatment within the previous 6 months; 4.Cooperating with 12 weeks treatment and follow-up.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Severe heart failure (New York Heart Association(NYHA)class III or IV); 2.Echocardiographic parameters: left ventricular ejection fraction 5.5cm; 3.Severe lung, liver, kidney disease or other serious primary disease; 4.Skin allergy to ECG monitoring electrode patch.

Design outcomes

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Recurrence of atrial fibrillation after ablation;Heart rate variability;Number of hospitalizations related to arrhythmia;Atrial fibrillation burden at 3, 6 and 12 months after catheter ablation;Changes in the overall score of the Atrial fibrillation Specific Quality of Life Scale from baseline at 3 and 12 months;Changes of the AFEQT subscale scores in the following 3 domains: symptoms, daily activities, and treatment concern compared to baseline at 3,6 and 12 months.;Average heart rate;Symptoms and functional capacity assessed using the modified EHRA classification system;Rate of repeat catheter ablation;Number of electrical cardioversion within 3 months after catheter ablation;—

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Evaluation of quality of life;—

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactLiu Cunzhi
lcz_tg@126.com+86 10 53912201

Outcome results

None listed

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