Elderly people who do not require care
Conditions
Interventions
Acupuncture treatment group: Acupuncture treatment is added to the recreational activities conducted at the salon, with participants being instructed in self-care based on Eastern medicine principles.
primary complaints, using standard techniques. Needles with a diameter of0.14-0.25 mm and a length of 30-60 mm will be used. Furthermore, when the subject experiences severe pain or pronounced muscle
s discretion. For adhesive needles, circular adhesive needles or similar types will be used. Additionally, where fine needles are unsuitable or as supplementary treatment, finger-pressure needles, en-
s condition. Moxibustion will primarily utilise moxa cones. For Oriental medicine-based self-care, guidance shall be provided to the subject using the guide issued by the Japan Society of Acupuncture
s self-care shall be adhesive contact electrodes and moxa cones. Those performing acupuncture and moxibustion treatment and providing self-care guidance shall hold a Japanese acupuncturist and moxibu
Sponsors
Japan Acupuncture & Moxibustion Association
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) Persons aged 65 or over (2) Persons able to attend the day center (3) Gender is not a factor
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Persons certified as requiring support or nursing care. (2) Persons with mental disorders or associated psychiatric symptoms deemed to have impaired communication. (3) Persons with uncontrolled cancer. (4) Persons already receiving treatment at acupuncture clinics, osteopathic clinics, or massage clinics at the time of study enrolment.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quality of Life Assessment (SF-8; SF-8 Health Survey) Mean difference at 8 weeks compared to baseline | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Quality of Life Assessment (QDIS-1) 2. Subject's Visual Analogue Scale for Complaints (Acupuncture Intervention Complaints) 3. Basic Checklist 4. Depression Assessment (PHQ-9) | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactTOSHIHIRO KOYAMA
Japan Acupuncture & Moxibustion Association Headquarters
Outcome results
None listed