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We aim to study the efficacy of Acupuncture versus sham acupuncture in children with ASD.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) philosophy, the approach to Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a holistic one. The objective is to study the efficacy of a short intensive course of Acupuncture versus sham acupuncture in improving the overall functional status of children with autism. A single-blind randomized control trial was conducted in 50 children. These children were randomly assigned to Treatment group with Tongue Acupuncture (40 sessions over 8 weeks) or Control group (Sham Tongue Acupuncture to non-acupoints in the tongue).
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue Acupuncture (Procedure) | Procedure |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Griffiths Mental Developmental Scale (GMDS) was conducted before (at Week 0) and after (at Week 9) acupuncture. | ||
| Ritvo-Freeman Real Life Scale (RFRLS) was conducted before (at Week 0) and after (at Week 9) acupuncture. | ||
| Reynell Language Developmental Scale (RLDS) was conducted before (at Week 0) and after (at Week 9) acupuncture. | ||
| Symbolic Play Test (SPT) was conducted before (at Week 0) and after (at Week 9) acupuncture. | ||
| Functional Independence Measure for children (WeeFIM) was conducted before (at Week 0) and after (at Week 9) acupuncture. |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Wong Virginia | The University of Hong Kong | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duchess of Kent of Children Hospital | Hong Kong | Hong Kong |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D001321 | Autistic Disorder |
| D000067877 | Autism Spectrum Disorder |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D002659 | Child Development Disorders, Pervasive |
| D065886 | Neurodevelopmental Disorders |
| D001523 | Mental Disorders |
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