Feasibility study of LED-light acupuncture and moxibustion for stiff neck and shoulder

JRCT ID: jRCTs042200092

Registered date:18/01/2021

Basic Information

• Recruitment status: Complete
• Health condition(s) or Problem(s) studied: stiff neck and shoulder
• Date of first enrollment: 23/02/2021
• Target sample size: 10
• Study type: Interventional
• Intervention(s): Participants with stiff neck and shoulder were received LED-light acupuncture and moxibustion at the chien ching.

Outcome(s)

• Primary Outcome: The difference in stiff and pain intensity on the 100-mm VAS after appilication of the LED-light acupuncture and moxibustion.

Secondary Outcome

1. The difference in skin temperature after appilication of the LED-light acupuncture and moxibustion.
2. The difference in pressure pain threshold measured by an algesiometer after appilication of the LED-light acupuncture and moxibustion.
3. The difference in baroreceptor reflex sensitivity after appilication of the LED-light acupuncture and moxibustion.
4. The difference in autonomic nervous function (heart rate variability) after appilication of the LED-light acupuncture and moxibustion.

Key inclusion & exclusion criteria

• Age minimum: >= 20age old
• Age maximum: Not applicable
• Gender: Both

Include criteria

1. Participants over 20 years old.
2. Participants with stiff neck and shoulder.
3. Participants who are given a written consent for participation in this study.

Exclude criteria

1. Participants with cervical spine disease (e.g.,cervical sprain, disc herniation, facet arthropathy, cervical sprain).
2. Paticipants receiving medical treatment for stiff neck and shoulder by a physician.
3. Participants using pouultice bandage or receiving medical therapy or acupuncture and moxibustion or massage.
4. Participants with skin disorder at the treatment site.
5. Participants who are judged to be inappropriate for enrollment in this study by the investigator .

Related Information

• Primary Sponsor: Odagiri Keiichi
• Secondary Sponsor: Yokota Hiroaki
• Source(s) of Monetary Support: Access Center for Innovation Solutions, Actions and Professionals