Clinical Trial: Efficacy Study of Acupuncture in the Prevention of Migraine Without Aura

Study Status: Not yet recruiting
Recruit Status: Not yet recruiting
Study Type: Interventional




Official Title: Clinical Efficacy of Acupuncture in the Prevention of Migraine Without Aura: a Randomized Sham-controlled Trial

Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of verum acupuncture (VA) for the prevention of migraine without aura compared to non-penetrating sham acupuncture (SA) and usual care alone (UC). This study also aims to determine whether the intensity of deqi sensations and psychosocial factors (including patient expectations, patient personality traits, patient-doctor relationship, traditional Chinese medicine constitution, depression, anxiety, sleep quality, etc.) are associated with clinical outcomes.