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KMID : 1129720110280030151
Korean Journal of Acupuncture
2011 Volume.28 No. 3 p.151 ~ p.163
Acupuncture for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Idiopathic Chronic Fatigue : a Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Kim Jung-Eun

Kang Kyung-Won
Kim Tae-Hun
Jung So-Young
Kim Ae-Ran
Shin Mi-Suk
Park Hyo-Ju
Hong Kwon-Eui
Choi Sun-Mi
Abstract
Objectives: Our aim is to evaluate feasibility for massive clinical research and to make basic analysis of efficacy and safety of acupuncture treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome and idiopathic chronic fatigue.

Methods: This study is a protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial. It was developed through literature searches and discussions among researchers.

Results: Forty participants allocated to acupuncture group and wait-list group. Participants allocated to acupuncture group will be treated three times per week for a total of 12 sessions over four weeks. Eight points (GV20; bilatral GB20, BL11, BL13, BL15, BL18, BL20, BL23) have been selected for the acupuncture group. Participants in the wait-list group will not receive acupuncture treatment during study period and follow-up will be made in the 5th and 9th weeks after random allocation. Then the same acupuncture treatment as that performed to the acupuncture group will be made to the wait-list group. Fatigue Severity Scale, a short form of Stress Response Inventory, Beck Depression Inventory, and Insomnia Severity Index will be used as outcome variables to evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture. Safety will be assessed at every visit.

Conclusions: The trial based on this study will be performed. The results of the trial will provide basis for the efficacy and safety of acupuncture treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome and idiopathic chronic fatigue.
KEYWORD
Acupuncture, Chronic fatigue, Pilot trial
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