Effect of Electroacupuncture Stimulation on Zusanli (ST36) on Immune Response

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Category Primary study
Registry of TrialsUMIN Clinical Trials Registry
Year 2024
INTERVENTION: Insert a 0.2mm diameter needle 2‐3mm into Zusanli (ST36) and leave it in place for 15 minutes. This is done once a day for a total of four days. Insert a 0.2mm diameter needle 25mm deep into Zusanli (ST36) and apply electroacupuncture stimulation for 15 minutes. The electroacupuncture stimulation is conducted at 2Hz for 15 minutes. This is done once a day for a total of four days. "Insert a 0.2mm diameter needle 25mm deep into a point 3cm lateral to Zusanli (ST36) and apply electroacupuncture stimulation for 15 minutes. The electroacupuncture stimulation is conducted at 2Hz for 15 minutes. This is done once a day for a total of four days. CONDITION: Endotoxin plasma, allergies, and other diseases involving endotoxins. PRIMARY OUTCOME: The concentration of TNF‐a secreted after LPS is added to whole blood, following blood collection four days after the commencement of electroacupuncture stimulation. INCLUSION CRITERIA:
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First added on: Aug 28, 2024