The Effect of Cathode Direct Current Electric Acupuncture Stimulus to the Proximal Anterior Part of the Lower Limbs on Heart Rate and Lumbar Blood Flow

The Effect of Cathode Direct Current Electric Acupuncture Stimulus to the Proximal Anterior Part of the Lower Limbs on Heart Rate and Lumbar Blood Flow - The Effect of Cathode Direct Current Electric Acupuncture Stimulus to the Proximal Anterior Part of the Lower Limbs on Heart Rate and Lumbar Blood Flow

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000035519

Enrollment

150

Registered

2019-01-11

Start date

2018-02-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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

Conditions

healthy individuals

Interventions

Acupuncture group Acupuncture and direct current - 25 Micro amp group Acupuncture and direct current -75 Micro amp group Acupuncture and DC + 75 Micro amp group

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: A healthy male adult volunteer

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Person going to hospital

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Acupuncture stimulation stimulation is applied to the front face of the lower leg for 10 minutes. At that time the blood flow at the back of the back was measured with near infrared laser light.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Acupuncture stimulation is applied to the front of the lower thigh. Measure heart rate with electrocardiograph.	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactTAMAI Kiyoshi

Teikyo Heisei University Faculty of Health Care and Medical Sports

tamai@thu.ac.jp0436-74-6183

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026