"Observational Study on the Effects of Contact Needle Therapy on Biological Information by Comparing Before and After Treatment and Between Treated and Untreated Groups"

"Observational Study on the Effects of Contact Needle Therapy on Biological Information by Comparing Before and After Treatment and Between Treated and Untreated Groups" - Observational Study on the Effects of Contact Needles on Biological Information

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000054810

Enrollment

Registered

2024-06-30

Start date

2024-08-20

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

healthy women

Interventions

Contact Needle Techniques adapted to participants No Contact Needle Techniques

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Selection Criteria We will target those who meet all of the following criteria. 1.Women aged between 40 and 59 2.Those who can obtain written consent for participation in this study 3.Volunteers who have applied to the research subject recruitment institution and are aware of continuous poor health [Reason for setting selection criteria] We selected middle-aged women who often complain of discomfort as the target for contact acupuncture. Also, since this study targets healthy people, we set such criteria.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals with metal allergies Individuals with skin diseases (including atopic dermatitis) Individuals with large scars or bruises on their cheeks Individuals who cannot apply medical gel to their face Individuals with a history of smoking Individuals with acne covering the entire face Individuals who are currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or may be pregnant Individuals with serious illnesses Individuals with oral diseases (tongue, periodontal disease) Individuals with a BMI under 18 or over 28 Individuals with tongue diseases Individuals with hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, or malignant tumors Individuals who have undergone surgery within the last year Individuals planning to get excessive sun exposure from two weeks before the first visit to the measurement test until its completion Individuals currently undergoing acupuncture treatment Others whom the research representative or test conductor deems inappropriate for this study

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Changes in blood flow	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactAkihiro Kawahara

HIROSHIMA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL the Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic

abcd@hiroshima-u.ac.jp0822571921

Outcome results

None listed

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

&quot;Observational Study on the Effects of Contact Needle Therapy on Biological Information by Comparing Before and After Treatment and Between Treated and Untreated Groups&quot;