Scanning Kelvin Probe Measurements of Acupuncture Point
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 暂停
- 入组人数
- 24
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Electrical Potential at Acupuncture points
研究概览
简要总结
The purpose of this study is to characterize the surface electrical potential of acupuncture points with a Scanning Kelvin Probe.
详细描述
Acupuncture points are anatomical structures described by traditional Chinese medicine. To this day, however, their scientific and Western anatomical characterizations remain unclear. Past studies have suggested that acupuncture points are distinct electrically (increased electrical conductivity). To evaluate this claim, this study uses a Scanning Kelvin Probe to study the electrical potential of three acupuncture points and their respective adjacent controls in 24 healthy individuals. The Scanning Kelvin Probe is a novel device that measures the electrical potential of skin without actually touching the skin surface.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Case Control
- 时间视角
- Cross Sectional
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 65 Years（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Individuals without chronic medical condition requiring daily medications (hypertension, diabetes, hypothyroidism, etc).
排除标准
- •Individuals with autonomic disorders (sweating irregularities), skin disorders, extensive burns/scars on the hand, tremors, neuromuscular conditions, restless leg syndrome, movement disorders, and implanted cardiac defibrillator/pacemaker
结局指标
主要结局
Electrical Potential at Acupuncture points
时间窗: One day
Scanning Kelvin Probe measurements of electrical potentials at 3 predetermined acupuncture points.
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Andrew A. Ahn
Assistant Professor
Massachusetts General Hospital