Acupuncture and Moxibustion Tested for Movement Symptoms in Early Parkinson's
Tests acupuncture with moxibustion for movement symptoms in early Parkinson's disease.
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Registry title: Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Motor Symptoms in Early Parkinson's Disease
Key facts
- Where
- Beijing, ChinaSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 30 and 80 years old?
Source: NCT06874803, who can take part
Where in China
- Guang'anmen Hospita, China Academy of Chinese Medical SciencesBeijing, ChinaTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Jiani Wu
- Trial code
- NCT06874803
- Record updated
- 20 July 2025
- Original description
This study evaluates the clinical effect and safety of acupuncture combined with moxibustion in improving motor symptoms of early-stage Parkinson's Disease (PD) patients, by assessing the changes in UPDRS scores. It also explores objective factors affecting the acupuncture effect and investigates the functional MRI mechanisms of acupuncture in PD treatment.Read full original descriptionShow less
Effect of "Qi-Tonifying, Yang-Warming, and Water-Resolving" Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Motor Symptom Improvement in Early Parkinson's Disease (WARMED): A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study evaluates the clinical effect and safety of acupuncture combined with moxibustion in improving motor symptoms of early-stage Parkinson's Disease (PD) patients, by assessing the changes in UPDRS scores. It also explores objective factors affecting the acupuncture effect and investigates the functional MRI mechanisms of acupuncture in PD treatment.
Inclusion: Participants must meet all of the following criteria:; Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD) according to the 2016 Chinese 2. Diagnostic Criteria for Parkinson's Disease; Hoehn-Yahr stage <3 (mild to moderate PD). 4. Age between 30 and 80 years (inclusive). 5. Signed informed consent indicating voluntary participation.
Exclusion: Prior history of deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery; Prior treatment with acupuncture or moxibustion within the past three months; Diagnosed with Parkinson-plus syndromes or other secondary parkinsonism; Severe cerebrovascular disease, brain trauma, or history of craniotomy; Severe dementia or psychiatric disorders that prevent cooperation with study procedures; Severe coagulation disorders; Presence of severe systemic organ dysfunction (cardiac, pulmonary, hepatic, renal, endocrine, or metabolic disorders); History of allergic reaction to acupuncture or moxibustion; Participants meeting any of the following criteria will be excluded:; Pregnant or breastfeeding women; Participation in another clinical trial within the past three months.