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Exploring the Distribution Patterns and Infrared Characteristics of Force-sensitive Acupoints in Different Lumbar Nerve Segments in Patients With LDH Based on "Press Quickly" Theory
March 13, 2024 updated by: Zhou Xingchen
Exploring the Distribution Patterns and Infrared Characteristics of Force-sensitive Acupoints in Different Lumbar Nerve Segments in Patients With Lumbar Disc Herniation Based on "Press Quickly" Theory
Utilizing the "responsive acupoint palpation" technique and infrared thermography, we investigated the distribution patterns of pressure-sensitive acupoints across different lumbar spinal segments in patients with lumbar disc herniation (LDH).
Methodology: The Finger TPS tactile pressure measurement system was employed to conduct sensitivity examinations on the acupoints of the L1~L5 lumbar spine in 80 LDH patients (Group 1) and 80 healthy individuals (Group 2), applying a standardized force of 60N.
When a sensation of comfort was elicited, the points were marked on a human cutaneous nerve segment map.
We then utilized infrared thermography to collect and compare the temperature differences of the top 10 most frequently responsive acupoint areas in the experimental group against those in the control group.
Study Overview
Status
Recruiting
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Study Type
Interventional
Enrollment (Estimated)
160
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 Contact
- Name: Xing-chen Zhou, Ph.D.
- Phone Number: +86-18370133761
- Email: zhouxingchen0210@163.com
Study Contact Backup
- Name: Zhi-zhen Lv, Ph.D.
- Phone Number: +86-13750821128
- Email: lvzhizhen1992@163.com
Study Locations
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Zhejiang
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Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, 310053
- Recruiting
- the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
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Contact:
- Xingchen Zhou, Dr
- Phone Number: +86-18370133761
- Email: zhouxingchen0210@163.com
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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
- Adult
- Older Adult
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age range of 18 to 65 years, regardless of gender.
- Radiological confirmation of central type L4~L5 intervertebral disc herniation.
- Meeting the diagnostic criteria for lumbar disc herniation, primarily manifesting as lower back pain, radicular pain, and numbness or weakness in the lower limbs, with imaging findings consistent with neurological localization.
- Patients in the non-acute phase of mild to moderate pain and functional impairment (onset more than 2 weeks ago), with a visual analog scale (VAS) score greater than 4 points and a Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score less than 15 points.
- No consumption of analgesics, neurotrophic drugs, or sedatives, and no systemic treatment in the past week.
- Willing participants in the study who have signed an informed consent form.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Concomitant internist and gynecological diseases that can cause lower back pain, such as nephritis, urinary tract stones, gynecological inflammations, and uterine pathologies.
- Individuals with severe primary diseases of the cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, liver, kidney, etc.
- Patients with neurosis or psychiatric disorders, or those with a history of cranial trauma or coma.
- Patients with primary or ankylosing sciatica.
- Individuals with concomitant lumbar spondylolisthesis.
- Patients with lumbar spine tumors or tuberculosis.
- Individuals with consciousness disorders, severe impairments in vision, hearing, or speech, or any other condition that prevents the completion of a health assessment.
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
- Primary Purpose: Screening
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: Single
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: Group1(lumbar disc herniation)
A well-trained physician donned the Finger TPS tactile pressure measurement system (Finger TPS II, BTLETG03, USA), methodically applying a consistent 60N force with a single thumb vertically downward on the acupoints of the L1 to L5 spinal segments, in accordance with the human cutaneous nerve segment map.
Additionally, environmental conditions were meticulously controlled-temperature maintained between 20°C to 25°C, relative humidity at 50% to 60%, with gentle indoor lighting, quiet, and stable airflow.
The MESH T-1000 Smart medical infrared thermograph, produced by Wuhan Gewu Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd., was utilized to assess the surface temperature of the patient's pressure-sensitive acupoint areas.
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A well-trained physician donned the Finger TPS tactile pressure measurement system (Finger TPS II, BTLETG03, USA), methodically applying a consistent 60N force with a single thumb vertically downward on the acupoints of the L1 to L5 spinal segments, in accordance with the human cutaneous nerve segment map.
Additionally, environmental conditions were meticulously controlled-temperature maintained between 20°C to 25°C, relative humidity at 50% to 60%, with gentle indoor lighting, quiet, and stable airflow.
The MESH T-1000 Smart medical infrared thermograph, produced by Wuhan Gewu Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd., was utilized to assess the surface temperature of the patient's pressure-sensitive acupoint areas.
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Experimental: Group2 (healthy control)
A well-trained physician donned the Finger TPS tactile pressure measurement system (Finger TPS II, BTLETG03, USA), methodically applying a consistent 60N force with a single thumb vertically downward on the acupoints of the L1 to L5 spinal segments, in accordance with the human cutaneous nerve segment map.
Additionally, environmental conditions were meticulously controlled-temperature maintained between 20°C to 25°C, relative humidity at 50% to 60%, with gentle indoor lighting, quiet, and stable airflow.
The MESH T-1000 Smart medical infrared thermograph, produced by Wuhan Gewu Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd., was utilized to assess the surface temperature of the patient's pressure-sensitive acupoint areas.
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A well-trained physician donned the Finger TPS tactile pressure measurement system (Finger TPS II, BTLETG03, USA), methodically applying a consistent 60N force with a single thumb vertically downward on the acupoints of the L1 to L5 spinal segments, in accordance with the human cutaneous nerve segment map.
Additionally, environmental conditions were meticulously controlled-temperature maintained between 20°C to 25°C, relative humidity at 50% to 60%, with gentle indoor lighting, quiet, and stable airflow.
The MESH T-1000 Smart medical infrared thermograph, produced by Wuhan Gewu Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd., was utilized to assess the surface temperature of the patient's pressure-sensitive acupoint areas.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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skin temperature
Time Frame: up to one month
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The medical infrared thermographic camera captures thermal images of the human cutaneous nerve segment map on the back of the subjects, focusing on the L1 to L5 spinal segment areas.
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up to one month
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Collaborators and Investigators
This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.
Sponsor
Investigators
- Study Chair: Li-Jiang Lv, Ph.D., The Third Clinical Medical College of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang,China
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 (Actual)
January 1, 2022
Primary Completion (Estimated)
January 1, 2025
Study Completion (Estimated)
January 1, 2025
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
March 13, 2024
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
March 13, 2024
First Posted (Actual)
March 19, 2024
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
March 19, 2024
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
March 13, 2024
Last Verified
March 1, 2024
More Information
Terms related to this study
Keywords
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- ZSLL-KY-2024-056-03
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
NO
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
No
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