Clinical Trials for Comparison of Two Kinds of Moxibustion

June 8, 2011 updated by: Semyung University

Clinical Trials for Comparison Between Shingigu and Charcoal Moxa on CV-12

The purpose of this study is to evaluate efficacy of Shingigu and Charcoal moxibustion scientifically and objectively.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Moxibustion is traditional treatment that regulate circulation of Qi-blood by making the body warm to prevent and treat disease. Recently many kinds of moxibustion and moxibustion apparatus were developed. However evaluating efficacy of moxibustion is insufficient. Thus, there is need for objective evaluating about efficacy of moxibustion.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

40

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Korea, Republic of
    • Chungbuk
      • Chungju, Chungbuk, Korea, Republic of, 380-960
        • Recruiting
        • Semyung University Chungju Hospital
        • Contact:

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 18~65 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Heart disease(Heart failure, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction)
  • Uncontrolled hypertension (SBP>145mmHg or DBP>95mmHg)
  • Severe renal disorder
  • Severe liver disorder
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Female are in the duration of pregnancy

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: Shingigu
Treat with Shingigu
Device: Moxibustion
Comparison of different kinds of moxibustion
Active Comparator: Charcoal
Treat with Charcoal
Device: Moxibustion
Comparison of different kinds of moxibustion

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Temperature Change after moxa treatment
Time Frame: 30 minutes after treatment
30 minutes after treatment

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Semyung University

Collaborators

Kyunghee University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Hoyeon Go, O.M.D., Semyung University Chungju Hospital

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 2011

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

June 1, 2012

Study Completion (Anticipated)

June 1, 2012

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 2, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 3, 2011

First Posted (Estimate)

June 6, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 9, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 8, 2011

Last Verified

April 1, 2010

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • SMCOH-IM01

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