Mechanistic Studies on Video-guided Acupuncture Imagery Treatment of Knee Pain
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Arthritis, Osteoarthritis (OA) |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Rheumatology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 40 - 70 |
| Updated: | 3/10/2019 |
| Start Date: | January 1, 2019 |
| End Date: | August 1, 2021 |
| Contact: | Jian Kong, MD, MPH |
| Email: | jkong2@mgh.harvard.edu |
| Phone: | 617-726-7893 |
The aim of this study is to investigate brain response and connectivity changes evoked by
video-guided acupuncture imagery treatment (VGAIT) and verum and sham acupuncture in knee
osteoarthritis patients to elucidate the underlying brain mechanisms of mind-body
interaction, imagery, and acupuncture.
video-guided acupuncture imagery treatment (VGAIT) and verum and sham acupuncture in knee
osteoarthritis patients to elucidate the underlying brain mechanisms of mind-body
interaction, imagery, and acupuncture.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Right-handed
- Knee osteoarthritis patients
- Ages 40 to 70 years old
Exclusion Criteria:
- Any contraindications to MRI scanning (claustrophobia, metal implants)
- Current or past history of major medical, neurological, or psychiatric illness other
than knee osteoarthritis (including high blood pressure, heart disorders, impaired
elimination, stomach problems, major kidney or liver problems, bleeding problems,
severe dehydration, history of diabetes, history of asthma or other respiratory
condition)
- Pregnancy
- Non fluent English speaker
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