The effects of acupuncture and instruction on post-exercise recovery in healthy adults

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Cardiovascular recovery from exercise; Cardiovascular - Normal development and function of the cardiovascular system; Alternative and Complementary Medicine - Other alternative and complementary medicine

• Registration Number: ACTRN12612001015831
• Lead Sponsor: Dr. Birinder SinghD Cheema

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2012-09-20
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 75

Inclusion Criteria

Aged between 18-30 years old
- Engage in exercise a minimum of 3 times per week (30 minute sessions) at a moderate to high intensity

Exclusion Criteria

- Previous use of acupuncture as those who have had acupuncture could not be adequately blinded
- A phobia of needles
- Taking medication other than the contraceptive pill as this may affect the response to the acupuncture
- Any acute or chronic medical condition(s) that would make participation in the experimental conditions potentially hazardous or outcomes measures impossible to assess.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified