Clinical Trials for Comparison of Two Kinds of Moxibustion

Semyung University

Status: Unknown

Conditions: Temperature Change

Treatments: Device: Moxibustion

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT01366456

SMCOH-IM01

Details and patient eligibility

About

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

Full description

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.

Enrollment: 40 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 65 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

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

Trial design

40 participants in 2 patient groups

Shingigu

Active Comparator group

Description:

Treat with Shingigu

Treatment:

Device: Moxibustion

Charcoal

Active Comparator group

Description:

Treat with Charcoal

Treatment:

Device: Moxibustion