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Application of timed acupoint application based on the theory of meridian flow injection in cough patients

Application of timed acupoint application based on the theory of meridian flow injection in cough patients

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600122797
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-04-17
Start date
2026-05-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

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

Conditions

Pneumonia

Interventions

Observation Group (Acupoint Patching from 8:00 to 12:00):Standardized Western medicine treatment and syndrome differentiation-based Chinese herbal decoction + acupoint patching from 8:00 to 12:00
Trial Group (Zi Wu Liu Zhu Shen Time Acupoint Patching Group):Standardized Western medicine treatment and syndrome differentiation-based Chinese herbal decoction + acupoint patching during Shen time

Sponsors

The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University (Sun Yat-sen University Liver Hospital)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. All patients meet the diagnostic criteria for pneumonia; 2. aged between 18 and 80 years old; 3. without severe heart, liver, or kidney diseases; 4. voluntarily participate in this study and have signed the informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with cough due to tracheobronchial and pulmonary infections, bronchial foreign bodies, tuberculosis, gastroesophageal reflux, etc. 2. those with skin conditions unsuitable for acupoint patching; 3. women who are pregnant or breastfeeding; 4. individuals with a history of uncontrollable mental illness; 5. and those allergic to the adhesive tape used in acupoint patching.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Cough symptom improvement (frequency, intensity, duration);Safety outcomes (including skin reactions, allergic reactions, systemic reactions);

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Quality of life (daily activity limitation and psychological status due to cough);Improvement of traditional Chinese medicine clinical symptoms;Visual Analog Scale (VAS);

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactLi Yiwei

The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University (Sun Yat-sen University Liver Hospital)

819455190@qq.com+86 20 85252065

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026