Health Condition 1: D509- Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Selective Acupuncture Points: The study participants will receive one day of orientation program before the trial. The sterile needles will be inserted unilaterally at the following acu
Sponsors
Dr E Vijaya Bharathi
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Hemoglobin (Hb) level below 12.0 g/dl Females those who are diagnosed with anemia Patients with regular diet (vegetarian, mixed diet) Patients who are willing to give their consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Open wounds, burns, scars on ST 36, GB 39, SP 6, CV 4, and BL 17 points. Women during menstruation, lactation and pregnancy. Individuals who are currently taking any form of medication for anemia. History of Cardio Vascular disorders, Diabetes mellitus, epilepsy and bleeding diathesis. Needle phobia.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Blood investigation - Hemoglobin (Hb) levelTimepoint: Blood hemoglobin levels will be assessed at baseline (before intervention period), and after 3 months of intervention. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume), MCHC (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration)Timepoint: Baseline, 3 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr S Geethanjali
International Institute Of Yoga And Naturopathy Medical Sciences, Chengalpattu
Outcome results
None listed