Brain network analysis of components of acupuncture treatment: a pilot study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CRIS

Registry ID

KCT0011922

Enrollment

Registered

2026-04-29

Start date

2026-04-30

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-05-04

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Others(Cognitive component of acupuncture) : The intervention in this study is the variation in the magnitude of cognitive components of acupuncture, which is manipulated by altering the expected inte

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Healthy men and women (Age 19~39)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: ? Individuals with cardiovascular disorders, those taking anticoagulant medications, individuals with infectious diseases, diabetes, chronic pain conditions, neurological disorders, or psychiatric disorders ? Individuals with severe cognitive impairment who are unable to provide informed consent or comply with study procedures ? Individuals with skin diseases or abnormal sensation at the acupuncture site ? Individuals with disorders related to bodily sensation ? Individuals who have difficulty undergoing acupuncture due to fear of needles or metal allergies ? Students or research staff affiliated with the laboratory of the principal investigator or co-investigators ? Students currently taking courses taught by the principal investigator or co-investigators ? Individuals with prior knowledge of the research topic, such as those majoring in Korean medicine or psychology ? Individuals with contraindications for MRI scanning: - Individuals with extensive tattoos or (semi-)permanent makeup on the face - Individuals with claustrophobia - Individuals unable to remain in a supine position for an extended period due to pain or discomfort - Individuals with non-removable metal in the body - Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals - Individuals using intrauterine contraceptive devices - Individuals with a history of ocular surgery (excluding LASIK or LASEK)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Brain Blood Oxygen Level-Dependent signal	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Pressure pain threshold;muscle property;Acupuncture sensation	—

Countries

Korea, Republic of

Contacts

Public ContactDa-Eun Yoon

Kyung Hee University

yoonda05@gmail.com+82-2-961-9616

Outcome results