University of California, Irvine
Researchers think acupuncture may improve outcomes for participants with sepsis, based on laboratory studies and previous studies in people with sepsis. The purpose of this study to see whether real acupuncture can improve outcomes for participants with sepsis when compared to sham acupuncture. Sham acupuncture is performed the same way as real acupuncture but will use different needles and target different sites or places on the body than real acupuncture.
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 or older * Having a sepsis order-set placed within the previous 48 hours Exclusion Criteria: * The study Principal Investigator will review the medical record again prior to enrollment to exclude non-sepsis patients (Even though the placement of sepsis order set already screens out such patients, subsequent clinical development after sepsis order set placement may generate new information that deems the patient not septic.) * Admitted to ICU before being approached for consenting * Having an implanted medical device, such as a pacemaker or implantable cardiovert…
Acupuncture involves insertion of thin filiform needles (gauze 30-40) at certain points on the body.
During sham acupuncture, a point on the participant's ankle is gently tapped with an acupuncture needle guide tube and an acupuncture needle is taped flat to the skin. This point is not on any acupuncture meridian or point. Electrical stimulation device is connected to the needles, but no electrical stimulation is delivered.
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