Effect of Back Shu Point of the Heart (BL-15 Bilateral) on Cardiac Autonomic Function among Individuals with Generalized Anxiety Disorder—A Randomized Controlled Trial
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 90
- 试验地点
- 1
研究概览
简要总结
A randomized controlled trial designed to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture at the Heart Back Shu point (BL15 bilaterally) in improving cardiac autonomic function and reducing anxiety in individuals with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Recognizing the global burden of anxiety and its association with autonomic dysregulation and cardiovascular risk, the study proposes to assess changes in Heart Rate Variability (HRV), GAD-7 anxiety scores, blood pressure, and pulse rate following four weeks of BL15 acupuncture compared to a control group resting in a prone position. Ninety participants aged 18–35 with moderate to severe anxiety will be randomly allocated into study and control groups, with interventions administered three times weekly. This study aims to scientifically establish whether BL15 stimulation can serve as a safe, non-pharmacological method to modulate autonomic balance and alleviate anxiety symptoms.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Coin toss, Lottery, toss of dice, shuffling cards etc
- 盲法
- Participant Blinded
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18.00 Year(s) 至 35.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •Participants with a baseline Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale HAMA score of greater than or equal to 18 aged between 18 and 35 years of either gender who are willing to participate in the study and who have experienced anxiety symptoms for at least three months prior to enrollment were included.
排除标准
- •Participants with a history of cardiovascular diseases, known allergies to needles or needle phobia, a history of depression or trauma, pregnant or lactating women, individuals who consume alcohol or tobacco, and those currently undergoing treatment for anxiety or requiring medical attention were excluded from participation.
研究者
Dr Anbukalaiselvan M
International Institute of yoga and Naturopathy Medical Sciences