The Moxibustion-Induced Thermal Transport Effect Between The Heart And Lung Meridians With Infrared Thermography
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Meridians
- Sponsor
- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
- Enrollment
- 80
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Temperature change of relevant sites
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 4 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Although some important progresses were made in the field of the meridian research, no breakthroughs have been achieved. Besides,there are some problems in meridian researches. Particularly, previous research of meridian phenomenon involved lots of subjective elements and outcomes. Researches that use modern scientific techniques to investigate the biological characteristics of meridian phenomenon are urgently needed. Therefore, this study was designed to assess the heat transport characteristics of meridian phenomenon for the Heart and Lung meridians by using infrared thermography. Thus, the biological characteristics of meridian phenomenon could be presented objectively in a scientific methodology.
Detailed Description
80 eligible subjects were finally included. Among them, 40 participants were assigned to the lung meridian intervention group, and 40 participants were assigned to the heart meridian intervention group. All 80 participants completed the trial.
Investigators
Jianqiao Fang
President
Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Had recent medical examination records confirming the absence of cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, hematological, endocrine and neurological diseases
- •20 ≤ age ≤ 40 years, male or female
- •Had the ability to communicate with others normally
- •An understanding of the entire study protocol
- •Signed written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
- •Had mental illnesses, severe depression, alcohol dependence or a history of drug abuse
- •Pregnant or lactating
- •Were participating in other trials
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Temperature change of relevant sites
Time Frame: Baseline, Moxibustion 5 min, Moxibustion 10 min, Moxibustion 15 min, 5 minutes after stopping moxibustion
Infrared thermal imaging was used to record baseline temperature and the temperature change of corresponding sites along the Heart and Lung meridians.