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Effectiveness of Chu Zhen Therapy Combined with Tuina Manipulation in Treating Cervical Spondylosis (Neck Type) - An Observation Based on Infrared Thermographic Imaging

Effectiveness of Chu Zhen Therapy Combined with Tuina Manipulation in Treating Cervical Spondylosis (Neck Type) - An Observation Based on Infrared Thermographic Imaging

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ITMCTR
Registry ID
ITMCTR2026000681
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-03-20
Start date
2026-03-27
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

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

Conditions

Cervical Spondylosis (Neck Type)

Interventions

Control group:Routine neck tuina therapy (Specific techniques include pushing, grasping, kneading, rotating, lateral bending, and acupoint pressing)
Experimental group:Based on the control group, add Chu Zhen therapy (using the Dazhui eight array, Fengchi eight array, Baihui eight array, employing separation-regulating and rotating-circulating tec

Sponsors

Pain Management and Tuina Center Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Shenzhen Hospital (Longgang)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria: Meets the diagnostic criteria for cervical spondylosis (neck type); X-ray examination indicates altered cervical physiological curvature without degenerative changes; Aged 18–60 years, regardless of gender; Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score = 3 points; No other treatments or medication received within the past 1 month; Clear consciousness, able to communicate effectively, and capable of completing scales and questionnaires.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Exclusion Criteria: Presence of severe metabolic diseases, infectious diseases, or other systemic medical conditions; or neck symptoms caused by other conditions (such as referred pain, radiating pain, etc.); History of cervical fracture, cervical surgery, cervical tumor, or osteoporosis; Diagnosed with psychiatric disorders or cognitive impairment (Mini-Mental State Examination score < 17); Expected survival period of less than 6 months; Unwillingness to cooperate or inability to complete the full treatment course due to other reasons.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Neck temperature data before and after treatment;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NDI scale;VAS scale;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactZhang Yue

Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Shenzhen Hospital (Longgang)

505968172@qq.com13590354442

Outcome results

None listed

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