Endotoxin plasma, allergies, and other diseases involving endotoxins.
Conditions
Interventions
Insert a 0.2mm diameter needle 2-3mm into Zusanli (ST36) and leave it in place for 15 minutes. This is done once a day for a total of four days.
Insert a 0.2mm diameter needle 25mm deep into Zusanli (
Insert a 0.2mm diameter needle 25mm deep into a point 3cm lateral to Zusanli (ST36) and apply electroacupuncture stimulation for 15 minutes. The electroacupuncture stimulation is conducted at 2Hz for
Sponsors
Teikyo Heisei University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals not on medication. Individuals without a habit of exercising three times a week or more. Individuals who will not consume excessive alcohol during the experiment. Individuals who have not received vaccines that affect the LPS response.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals who cannot consent to participate in the experiment. Individuals who cannot participate for the consecutive days required.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The concentration of TNF-a secreted after LPS is added to whole blood, following blood collection four days after the commencement of electroacupuncture stimulation. | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactShoichi Komine
Teikyo Heisei University Faculty of Human Health, Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Outcome results
None listed