The purpose of this study is to assess whether Acupoint Sticking in Treating Winter Diseases in Summer is effective in the treatment of chronic asthma.
Asthma is a common chronic disease with an estimated 300 million worldwide. Treating Winter Diseases in Summer of traditional Chinese medicine treatment of asthma has a long history. But there are less related clinical trials. The purpose of this study is to assess whether Acupoint Sticking in Treating Winter Diseases in Summer is effective in the treatment of chronic asthma. After screening period, participants will undergo a physical examination, lung function, blood and induced sputum collection while being randomly assigned to one of the following 2 groups for 6 weeks during summer dog days of treatment: Group A will receive acupoint sticking treatment of Chinese herbal medicine and magnetic stickers once every two days； Group B will receive acupoint sticking treatment of Chinese herbal medicine and sham magnetic stickers once every two days. Questionnaires to assess asthma control and quality of life will be completed. A physical examination, blood collection, and induced sputum collection will occur at selected visits.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
72
36 patients receive acupoint sticking treatment of Chinese herbal medicine on Dazhui(GV14) and Tiantu(RN22), and magnetic stickers on Feishu(BL13), Pishu(BL20) and Shenshu(BL23) once every other day, retention for 4 hours. Patients receive verum acupoint sticking therapy once every other day with a total of 18 sessions in 6 weeks.
36 patients receive acupoint sticking treatment of Chinese herbal medicine on Dazhui(GV14) and Tiantu(RN22), and sham magnetic stickers on Feishu(BL13), Pishu(BL20) and Shenshu(BL23) once every other day, retention for 4 hours. Patients receive verum acupoint sticking therapy once every other day with a total of 18 sessions in 6 weeks.
Longhua Hospital Affiliated Shanghai University of TCM
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
Total score Change from Baseline of Asthma Control Test
Time frame: Measured during the 6 week treatment period
Cytokine levels of serum and induced sputum
Time frame: Measured during the 6 week treatment period
Lung function(FEV1, PVC, PEF)
Time frame: Measured during the 6 week treatment period
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72 patients receive acupoint sticking treatment of Chinese herbal medicine on Dazhui(GV14) and Tiantu(RN22).