Clinical Trials for Comparison of Two Kinds of Moxibustion

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Temperature Change
• Interventions: Device: Moxibustion

• Registration Number: NCT01366456
• Lead Sponsor: Semyung University

Brief Summary

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

Detailed 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.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2010-04
• Study Start: 2011-06
• Study First Submitted: 2011-06-02
• Study First Submitted QC: 2011-06-03
• Study First Posted: 2011-06-06
• Last Update Submitted: 2011-06-08
• Last Update Posted: 2011-06-09
• Primary Completion: 2012-06
• Study Completion: 2012-06

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: CROSSOVER

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Shingigu	Moxibustion	Treat with Shingigu
Charcoal	Moxibustion	Treat with Charcoal

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Temperature Change after moxa treatment	30 minutes after treatment

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Semyung University Chungju Hospital; 🇰🇷 Chungju, Chungbuk, Korea, Republic of