Changes in Lumbar Region Temperature During Auricular Acupressure at Kidney Point
NCT ID: NCT06169098
Last Updated: 2024-04-30
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
34 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2023-12-14
2024-04-28
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Before commencement, participants will acclimate to the environment for 15 minutes, allowing stabilization of blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and body temperature. The room will be enclosed and shielded, ensuring no direct sunlight or other radiation sources enter. Room temperature, pressure, humidity, and ventilation will be consistently maintained throughout the study.
The participants will be randomly divided into two groups: one receiving auricular acupressure (AA) first followed by sham auricular acupressure (SA) (AA-SA group), while the other group will receive SA first followed by AA (SA-AA group).
Blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, body temperature, lumbar region temperature, and side effects of auricular therapies will be continuously monitored.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
CROSSOVER
BASIC_SCIENCE
TRIPLE
Study Groups
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AA-SA
Order: auricular acupressure on the left ear, auricular acupressure on the right ear, sham auricular acupressure on the left ear.
There will be a 30-minute break between each stage.
Auricular acupressure on the left ear
Auricular acupressure is applied at the Kidney point on the left ear using a tape with a Vaccaria seed (2mm in diameter). After placement on this acupoint, apply consistent moderate pressure for 5 minutes.
Auricular acupressure on the right ear
Auricular acupressure is applied at the Kidney point on the right ear using a tape with a Vaccaria seed (2mm in diameter). After placement on this acupoint, apply consistent moderate pressure for 5 minutes.
Sham auricular acupressure
Sham auricular acupressure is applied at Kidney point on the left ear using a tape without any seed. After placement on this acupoint, apply consistent moderate pressure for 5 minutes.
SA-AA
Order: sham auricular acupressure on the left ear, auricular acupressure on the right ear, auricular acupressure on the left ear.
There will be a 30-minute break between each stage.
Auricular acupressure on the left ear
Auricular acupressure is applied at the Kidney point on the left ear using a tape with a Vaccaria seed (2mm in diameter). After placement on this acupoint, apply consistent moderate pressure for 5 minutes.
Auricular acupressure on the right ear
Auricular acupressure is applied at the Kidney point on the right ear using a tape with a Vaccaria seed (2mm in diameter). After placement on this acupoint, apply consistent moderate pressure for 5 minutes.
Sham auricular acupressure
Sham auricular acupressure is applied at Kidney point on the left ear using a tape without any seed. After placement on this acupoint, apply consistent moderate pressure for 5 minutes.
Interventions
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Auricular acupressure on the left ear
Auricular acupressure is applied at the Kidney point on the left ear using a tape with a Vaccaria seed (2mm in diameter). After placement on this acupoint, apply consistent moderate pressure for 5 minutes.
Auricular acupressure on the right ear
Auricular acupressure is applied at the Kidney point on the right ear using a tape with a Vaccaria seed (2mm in diameter). After placement on this acupoint, apply consistent moderate pressure for 5 minutes.
Sham auricular acupressure
Sham auricular acupressure is applied at Kidney point on the left ear using a tape without any seed. After placement on this acupoint, apply consistent moderate pressure for 5 minutes.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Demonstrates alertness and cooperativeness.
* Vital signs within normal limits.
* Voluntary informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
* Presence of disorders or use of medications affecting body temperature.
* Received any form of heat therapy for the lower back within the past week (e.g., acupuncture, heat pads, patches, massage).
* Applied chemical or pharmaceutical products to the skin area under investigation prior to the study.
* Current disorders or pathologies in the lumbar region.
* Engaged in nighttime activities or experienced insomnia the night before the research day.
* Participated in sports activities within 2 hours before the study.
* Used stimulants within 24 hours prior.
* History of alcohol or substance addiction.
* History of hypersensitivity reactions to any form of acupuncture.
* Existing injuries or lesions at acupoints and areas investigated in this study.
* Women currently menstruating, pregnant, or breastfeeding.
* Prior experience with auricular therapies.
* Currently participating in other intervention studies.
18 Years
30 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Bui Pham Minh Man
Investigator
Locations
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Faculty of Traditional medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, , Vietnam
Countries
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References
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Fan AY, Miller DW, Bolash B, Bauer M, McDonald J, Faggert S, He H, Li YM, Matecki A, Camardella L, Koppelman MH, Stone JAM, Meade L, Pang J. Acupuncture's Role in Solving the Opioid Epidemic: Evidence, Cost-Effectiveness, and Care Availability for Acupuncture as a Primary, Non-Pharmacologic Method for Pain Relief and Management-White Paper 2017. J Integr Med. 2017 Nov;15(6):411-425. doi: 10.1016/S2095-4964(17)60378-9.
Hou PW, Hsu HC, Lin YW, Tang NY, Cheng CY, Hsieh CL. The History, Mechanism, and Clinical Application of Auricular Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2015;2015:495684. doi: 10.1155/2015/495684. Epub 2015 Dec 28.
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Other Identifiers
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699/HDDD-DHYD
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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