Infectious Mononucleosis
Conditions
Keywords
infectious mononucleosis, mono, acupuncture
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate feasibility issues related to conducting an acupuncture study in a population of adolescents and young adults with infectious mononucleosis. Additionally, this study will provide preliminary data regarding treatment parameters (acupuncture and standard care) and outcomes (i.e. fatigue).
Detailed description
This study examines the feasibility of treating adolescents and young adults diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis with acupuncture. Additionally, this study will provide preliminary data regarding treatment parameters (acupuncture and standard care) and outcomes (i.e. fatigue).
Interventions
PROCEDUREtraditional Chinese acupuncture
10 treatments over 6 weeks
OTHERstandard medical care
standard care as provided by primary physician
Sponsors
University of Alberta
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
15 Years to 25 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* mono diagnosis confirmed by lab test * 21 days or less between start of symptoms and diagnostic test * presence of fatigue of at least 4/11 (by Chalder Fatigue Questionnaire) * no other illnesses present * meets residency requirement
Exclusion criteria
* insufficient communication in English * unable to begin acupuncture within 21 days of diagnostic test * acupuncture use currently or in the preceding 3 months * currently under the care of a TCM practitioner * unwilling to be randomized
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Chalder Fatigue Questionnaire | 12 weeks |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| MOS SF-36 | 12 weeks |
Countries
Canada
Outcome results
None listed