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Clinical Observation and mechanism research on the intervention of Zicao Acne Ointment Combined with Acupuncture on acne of damp-heat type in the Spleen and stomach

Clinical Observation and mechanism research on the intervention of Zicao Acne Ointment Combined with Acupuncture on acne of damp-heat type in the Spleen and stomach

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ITMCTR
Registry ID
ITMCTR2025002588
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-12-29
Start date
2025-06-10
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-12

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

Conditions

Acne

Interventions

control group:Filiform needle acupuncture, three times a week for a total of four weeks
experimental group:The intervention of fine needle acupuncture combined with Zicao Acne Ointment lasted for 4 weeks

Sponsors

Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. It meets the diagnostic criteria of both traditional Chinese and Western medicine for acne vulgaris; 2. It meets the diagnostic criteria for damp-heat syndrome of the spleen and stomach in traditional Chinese medicine. 3. Age between 18 and 45, with no gender restrictions. 4. No other medications related to acne treatment have been taken or applied externally in the past two weeks. 5. The subjects were informed and voluntarily signed the "Informed Consent Form", and determined to actively cooperate with the treatment to complete this study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Pregnant or lactating women who are preparing for pregnancy within three months; 2. There are other serious skin diseases on the face, such as hormone-dependent dermatitis, etc. 3. Patients with severe organic functional disorders of the cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, liver, kidney and hematopoietic systems, as well as those with mental disorders; 4. Acne caused by medication, occupational reasons, etc.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Global Acne Grading System;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Classification of acne lesions;Acne-specific Quality of Life Questionaire;traditional Chinese medicine syndrome point;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactXiaqiu Wu

Zhejiang Chinese Medical University

wuxiaqiu2001@hotmail.com+86 136 5669 3050

Outcome results

None listed

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