HealthyNCT07037342
Immediate Effect of Acupuncture Versus Electroacupuncture on Explosive Force Production of Quadriceps Muscle in Healthy Subjects
A study testing Manual acupuncture and Electro acupuncture in people with Healthy, run by Egyptian Chinese University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
The study aims to compare the immediate effects of manual needle acupuncture and electroacupuncture on the explosive force production of quadriceps in asymptomatic subjects. The hypothesis is that there will be no statistically significant difference between manual acupuncture and electroacupuncture on explosive force… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 28 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Healthy
- What is being tested?
- Manual acupuncture and Electro acupuncture
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 66 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 15 Apr 2024to 25 May 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 28 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- The subjects will be asymptomatic from both genders.
- Right leg dominant .
- Age between 18 to 23.
- Body mass index ˂ 25 kg/m^2.
- Normal daily life activities.
Who cannot join
- Needles phobia.
- Under supervision of other heath practitioner.
- Involved in regular strength training during 6 months prior to the study.
- Impaired sensation or any neurological/ musculoskeletal disorder.
- Pregnant females.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
The study aims to compare the immediate effects of manual needle acupuncture and electroacupuncture on the explosive force production of quadriceps in asymptomatic subjects. The hypothesis is that there will be no statistically significant difference between manual acupuncture and electroacupuncture on explosive force production.
Read the detailed description
the significance of the study lies in the importance of explosive force in muscular performance, and previous research suggests that acupuncture may induce Post-activation potentiation (PAP) and improve muscle strength. However, empirical data on the immediate effects of acupuncture on explosive force production are lacking.The study will involve 66 young asymptomatic subjects divided into three groups: manual acupuncture, electroacupuncture, and sham acupuncture. Explosive force will be measured using an isokinetic device immediately after acupuncture treatment.
- Conditions
- Healthy
- Being tested
- Manual acupuncture, Electro acupuncture, Sham acupuncture
- Keywords
- acupuncture, electroacupuncture, explosive force
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Manual acupunctureOther
Manual acupuncture on acupoint (ST32, ST34, ST36, SP10) the needles will be inserted perpendicularly for 20 minutes.
Electro acupunctureOther
Electro acupuncture on acupoint (ST32, ST34, ST36, and SP10) for 20 minutes.
Sham acupunctureOther
Is a needle insertion at wrong points or non-points (locations that are not known acupuncture points)
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Manual acupuncture | Experimental | 22 patients will receive manual acupuncture on acupoint for 20 minutes Receives: Other: Manual acupuncture |
| Electro acupuncture | Experimental | 22 patients will receive electro acupuncture on acupoint for 20 minutes Receives: Other: Electro acupuncture |
| Sham acupuncture | Sham comparator | 22 subjects will receive sham acupuncture for 20 minutes Receives: Other: Sham acupuncture |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Explosive force
Humac Norm Isokinetic dynamometer will be used for measuring explosive force performance
Measured: up to twenty minutes
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted25 Jun 2025
- Study start15 Apr 2024
- Primary completion25 May 2025
- Study completion25 May 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for HealthyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- acupuuncture and electroacupuncture
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 66 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Egyptian Chinese University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Rowan Mohamed Raga, Egyptian Chinese University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07037342
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- P.T.RCT/012/004967
- Status last verified
- Jun 2025
- First submitted
- 4 Apr 2024
- Last updated
- 25 Jun 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 25 Jun 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Immediate Effect of Acupuncture Versus Electroacupuncture on Explosive Force Production of Quadriceps Muscle in Healthy Subjects
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07037342
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- P.T.RCT/012/004967
- Conditions
- Healthy
- Keywords
- acupuncture, electroacupuncture, explosive force
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 66 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Egyptian Chinese UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Apr 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 25 May 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 25 May 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 25 Jun 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The study aims to compare the immediate effects of manual needle acupuncture and electroacupuncture on the explosive force production of quadriceps in asymptomatic subjects. The hypothesis is that there will be no statistically significant difference between manual acupuncture and electroacupuncture on explosive force production.
Detailed description
the significance of the study lies in the importance of explosive force in muscular performance, and previous research suggests that acupuncture may induce Post-activation potentiation (PAP) and improve muscle strength. However, empirical data on the immediate effects of acupuncture on explosive force production are lacking.The study will involve 66 young asymptomatic subjects divided into three groups: manual acupuncture, electroacupuncture, and sham acupuncture. Explosive force will be measured using an isokinetic device immediately after acupuncture treatment.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 3
- Model description
- acupuuncture and electroacupuncture
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Manual acupuncture | Experimental | Other: Manual acupuncture22 patients will receive manual acupuncture on acupoint for 20 minutes |
| Electro acupuncture | Experimental | Other: Electro acupuncture22 patients will receive electro acupuncture on acupoint for 20 minutes |
| Sham acupuncture | Sham comparator | Other: Sham acupuncture22 subjects will receive sham acupuncture for 20 minutes |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 28 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- The subjects will be asymptomatic from both genders.
- Right leg dominant .
- Age between 18 to 23.
- Body mass index ˂ 25 kg/m^2.
- Normal daily life activities.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Needles phobia.
- Under supervision of other heath practitioner.
- Involved in regular strength training during 6 months prior to the study.
- Impaired sensation or any neurological/ musculoskeletal disorder.
- Pregnant females.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Manual acupunctureManual acupuncture on acupoint (ST32, ST34, ST36, SP10) the needles will be inserted perpendicularly for 20 minutes. | Other | Manual acupuncture |
| Electro acupunctureElectro acupuncture on acupoint (ST32, ST34, ST36, and SP10) for 20 minutes. | Other | Electro acupuncture |
| Sham acupunctureIs a needle insertion at wrong points or non-points (locations that are not known acupuncture points) | Other | Sham acupuncture |
Primary outcome
Explosive force
Time frame: up to twenty minutes
Humac Norm Isokinetic dynamometer will be used for measuring explosive force performance
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 25 Jun 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Manual acupuncture and Electro acupuncture in people with Healthy, run by Egyptian Chinese University at 1 site in Egypt.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 25 Jun 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Explosive force (time frame: up to twenty minutes). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 25 Jun 2025.