Randomised Controlled Trials Of Acupuncture Vs. Pharmacotherapy For Acute Pain Relief In Emergency Departments
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$416,300.00
Summary
The proposed study involves three separate randomised controlled trials comparing acupuncture alone and acupuncture along with drug therapy, to drug therapy alone in providing pain relief for patients presenting to the Northern Hospital and Epworth Hospital Emergency Departments with acute back pain, migraine and ankle sprain. The research will help determine if acupuncture is safe, effective and acceptable to patients.
Clinical Trial Of Rehabilitation After Ankle Fracture
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$443,348.00
Summary
Over 20,500 Australians fracture their ankle each year. Initially the fracture is managed with cast immobilisation, sometimes after surgery. Pain, stiffness, weakness and swelling are disabling consequences of fracture and cast immobilisation, and can prevent return to work and sport. This trial will determine the effects and cost of rehabilitation (a physiotherapy exercise program) implemented after cast removal, and enable provision of evidence-based treatment for this very common problem.