Acupuncture for Infectious Mononucleosis Trial

Phase 3TerminatedNCT00598988

University of Alberta3 enrolled

Overview

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).

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).

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Infectious Mononucleosis

Interventions

traditional Chinese acupuncturePROCEDURE

10 treatments over 6 weeks

standard medical careOTHER

standard care as provided by primary physician

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 15 YearsMax age: 25 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

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

Locations (1)

University of Alberta

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Chalder Fatigue Questionnaire

Time frame: 12 weeks

Secondary Outcomes

MOS SF-36

Time frame: 12 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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