Relaxation Response With Acupuncture for HIV Patients

Completed · Phase 2

Conditions studied: Human Immunodeficiency Virus, AIDS

In brief

Advances in treatment has turned HIV/AIDS into a chronic illness. Relaxation response is a state in which individuals evoke a bodily calm, effecting physiological changes that are shown to be associated with improved immune functioning. Acupuncture and relaxation are thought to both induce calm and deep relaxation in mind and body. This trial will study the combined effects of acupuncture and relaxation response in HIV patients.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00064740

Run by

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

People needed

100

Starts

2003-07-01

Expected to finish

2006-03-01

Last updated by the study team

2006-08-18

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• HIV positive
• First time and long-term acupuncture users
• Symptomatic criteria including: sinus problem, headache, dental pain/sore or bleeding gums, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, muscle aches, joint pain, neuropathy, weakness, anxiety, depression, and insomnia

You may not qualify if…

• Patients suffering from acute symptoms
• Patients with acute opportunistic infections
• Patients currently practicing relaxation response
• Patients currently enrolled in another intervention study
• Cognitive impairment as measured by MMSE (Mini Mental Status Examination)
• Lack of English proficiency

Where it is running

• Aids Care Program — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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