Clinical Trials for Comparison of Two Kinds of Moxibustion

Semyung University40 enrolled

Overview

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

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

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Temperature Change

Interventions

MoxibustionDEVICE

Comparison of different kinds of moxibustion

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 65 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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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

Locations (1)

Semyung University Chungju Hospital

Chungju, North Chungcheong, South Korea

RECRUITING

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Temperature Change after moxa treatment

Time frame: 30 minutes after treatment

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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