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Role of acupuncture in treating iron deficiency anemia

Efficacy of selective acupuncture points on hemoglobin level and cognition in iron deficiency anemia patients : A Randomized controlled trial - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/06/068486
Enrollment
60
Registered
2024-06-06
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-06-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: D509- Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Acupuncture: Acupuncture The sterile needles will be inserted at ST-39 (Hsiachuhsu) 6 cun below ST-36 1 cun perpendicular Needling, SP-6 (Sanyingiao) GV-20 (Baihui) , GV-16 (Fengfu) ,an

Sponsors

Dr K Kanimozhi
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age group: 18 years to 40 years With HB level 2. Only Female those who are diagnosed with Iron Deficiency Anaemia. 3. Patients who are willing to give their consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Anaemia other than Iron deficiency anaemia 2. Open wounds, burns or scalds on ST-39,SP-6, GV-20, GV-16 , REN-4 3. Women during menstrual bleeding, pregnancy and lactation. 4. Current or past diagnosis of Cardio Vascular Events Like Coronary Heart Disease ,Congestive Heart Failure, Bleeding disorders 5. Patients with follow-up of the effects of red blood cell transfusion

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Assessment of Haemoglobin level will be measured by CBCTimepoint: Baseline will be measured Before intervention and final will be measured after 3 months of intervention

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is a widely used screening assessment for de-tecting cognitive impairment.Timepoint: 3 months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDrKKanimozhi

International Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy Medical Sciences

drprabubnys91@gmail.com9566351891

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026