Randomised Study to Investigate the Effectiveness of Acupuncture for the Relief of Long COVID-19 Related Fatigue

PHASE2CompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

119

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

July 19, 2022

Primary Completion Date

September 25, 2024

Study Completion Date

September 25, 2024

Conditions
COVID-19
Interventions
OTHER

Acupuncture

Weekly treatment of 15 minutes for 6 weeks using Seirin 36 g 30 mm needles applied to two upper midline sternal points, thoracic paravertebral points, 5 pairs, 2 bilateral Trapezius trigger points, LI4, TE5, ST36, GB34, SP6, LR3 bilaterally, GV20 \& GV24 midline.

OTHER

Active Control

Weekly contact once per week for 6 weeks for a semi-structured telephone consultation.

Trial Locations (1)

SM2 5PT

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Sutton

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

OTHER