Acupuncture-induced changes on brain excitability and interhemispheric interaction for healthy subject

Neuroplasticity changes on human motor cortex induced by acupuncture therapy for health subjects: a preliminary study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN13074245

Enrollment

Registered

2017-01-25

Start date

2016-05-02

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-12-07

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Conditions

Cortical neural plasticity Nervous System Diseases Cortical neural plasticity

Interventions

Participants are randomised to receive two treatment periods in a random order. Between the treatment periods, there is a 7 day wash-out period where no treatment is received. Interve

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Without neurological, psychiatric or other medical problems 2. Right-handed 3. Aged 18-65 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Reported contra-indication to transcranial magnetic stimulation.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Amplitudes of motor evoked potential on primary motor cortex are measured using the transcranial magnetic stimulation before and 10 minutes after each treatment period.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Resting motor threshold is measured using transcranial magnetic stimulation before and 10 minutes after each treatment period 2. Interhemispheric inhibition is measured using transcranial magnetic stimulation before and 10 minutes after each treatment period 3. F-wave is measured using electromyography before and 10 minutes after each treatment period	—

Countries

China

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 27, 2026