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Changes in Lumbar Region Temperature During Auricular Acupressure at Kidney Point

NCT06169098 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 34

Last updated 2024-04-30

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Summary

In Traditional Medicine, auricular acupressure (AA) is one of the non-pharmacological treatment methods commonly utilized due to its safety and convenience. AA involves the application of a taped seed of Vaccaria (with a diameter of 2mm) on specific ear acupoints to manage various disorders. Among these, chronic lower back pain is prevalent. According to Traditional Medicine, the Kidney point is selected for this condition due to the belief that "The lumbar region is the house of the Kidneys". However, evidence supporting this correlation is still lacking. In this study, the aim is to assess the relationship between the Kidney point and the lumbar region by monitoring changes in skin temperature through the application of AA on this acupoint.

Conditions

  • Temperature Change, Body

Interventions

PROCEDURE

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.

PROCEDURE

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.

PROCEDURE

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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
30 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-12-14
Primary Completion
2024-04-28
Completion
2024-04-28

Countries

  • Vietnam

Study Locations

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