A Pilot Investigational Study: Treatment of Anxiety With Non-Needle Electro-Acupuncture

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of non-needle electro-acupuncture on mild to moderate anxiety. The hypothesis is that this style of treatment will reduce state anxiety and not trait anxiety as measured by the Spielberger STAI test.

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Key information

Conditions

Anxiety, Mild to Moderate Anxiety Disorders Mental Disorders

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1

Primary location

Logan College of Chirpractic

Chesterfield, Missouri, 63017, United States

About this study

Persistent and unrelenting stress is defined as anxiety. Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental disorders in society. The NIH estimates that nearly 200 million Americans suffer from anxiety. Anxiety disorders are associated with a lower quality of life, functional impairment and disability, and are also associated with co-morbid physical illness.

Acupuncture, one form of complementary and alternative medicine, has been used to treat anxiety. Non-needle acupuncture is one of the safest methods, with none to rare side effects. This method has been studied in China (Han 1986) and America (Ulett 1998) Pre-intervention testing, then three treatments within one week, will be followed by post intervention testing.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Normally healthy persons with mild to moderate anxiety -

Exclusion criteria

Severe anxiety, depression, pregnancy, and previous experience with HANS non-needle electro-acupuncture treatment

Treatment and study plan

HANS non-needle acupuncture

Device

Stimulation of two acupuncture points bi-lateral

Procedure

Primary outcomes

Spielberger STAI test

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Logan College of Chiropractic

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2006
Primary completion: 2006
Study completion: 2006
First posted: Jun 12, 2006
Registry last updated: Oct 17, 2008

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