Health Condition 1: J329- Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Acupuncture and Moxibustion: Insert sterile needles (TX - Pinpai,Single use) billaterally as follows:1.Ex-HN 8 (Bitong) - at the upper end of the nasiolabial groove, at the junction of
Sponsors
Dr Vignayarema M
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants must be symptomatic for at least seven days prior to enrollment and must be willing to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants who are asymptomatic or already recovered, those currently taking steroids or antibiotics within the past seven days, and individuals with known hematological or other systemic disorders will be excluded. Pregnant and lactating women, participants with comorbidities that may affect immune function, and those with open wounds at any of the relevant acupuncture points EX HN8 (Bitong), LI 4 (Hegu), UB 13 (Feishu), LU 7 (Leique), and LU 5 (Chize) will also be excluded from the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in haematological inflammatory markers such as total leukocyte count, neutrophil and lymphocyte percentages, and ESR.Timepoint: 1 MONTH | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Total Nasal Symptom Score(TNSS)-To Assess nasal symptom severity.Timepoint: 1 MONTH | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr S Geetanjali
International Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed