ArticleJournal of pain research2025
Fire Needle Therapy for Nocturnal Leg Cramps in Older Adults: A Randomized Sham-Controlled Pilot Trial Protocol.
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Abstract
Background: Nocturnal Leg Cramps (NLC) are prevalent in older adults, yet safe and effective non-pharmacological treatments are lacking. Fire Needle Therapy (FNT), a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) technique combining thermal and mechanical stimulation, may address this gap. Methods: This prospective, randomized, participant-and assessor-blind pilot trial will enroll 68 participants (aged 50-75 years) experiencing ≥8 days of NLC monthly. Participants will receive FNT targeting the Discussion: This trial is the first to evaluate the efficacy of manualized FNT protocols for NLC with innovative blinding design and objective biomechanical assessments. Ethics and Trial Registration: The Research Ethics Committee of the Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Capital Medical University Ethics Committee has approved the study protocol (Approval No. 2024BL02-073-02). This trial was registered at the International Traditional Medicine Clinical Trial Registry (ITMCTR, http://itmctr.ccebtcm.org.cn/). Trial number: ITMCTR2024000325. Registered on August 29, 2024.
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