Clinical trials: Meridian
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The Difference in Heat Transport Characteristics of the Heart and Lung Meridians
Although some important progresses were made in the field of the meridian research, no breakthroughs have been achieved. Besides,there are some problems in meridian researches.
- Trial name
- NCT04046588
- Testing
- Infrared thermography, Moxibustion
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Knee Osteoarthritis, Kidney Yin Deficiency
Needling Techniques for Knee Osteoarthritis
The thirty-nine-week open-label clinical study investigates the efficacy of acupuncture for Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA) as adjunctive therapy to analgesics compared to analgesics only and assesses the effects after 9 and 24 weeks…
- Conditions
- Knee Osteoarthritis, Kidney Yin Deficiency, Kidney Yang Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT05014542
- Testing
- Acupuncture, Conventional Medical Treatment
- Where
- Croatia
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Svijetlana Perculija Durdevic
Schizophrenia, Healthy Individuals
Autonomic Nervous System and Meridian Energy in Patients With Schizophrenia
This study aims to explore the differences in autonomic nervous function and meridian energy between schizophrenia patients and healthy individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT06617104
- Testing
- no intervention
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Insomnia, Anxiety
Evaluation of Physiological Effects Induced by Low Level Light Irradiation on the Acupoints of the Hand
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and LED-based low-level light therapy (LLLT) are effective in inducing relaxation and improving sleep quality and anxiety levels in individuals…
- Conditions
- Insomnia, Anxiety, Acupuncture, Low-level Laser Therapy
- Trial name
- Acupuncture (NCT07190417)
- Testing
- LEDs and laser light
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Aortic Regurgitation
HLT® Meridian® TAVR Valve System Early Feasibility Study for Aortic Regurgitation
To evaluate the safety and performance of The Meridian® TAVR Valve in patients with severe aortic regurgitation who present at high risk for aortic valve replacement surgery.
- Trial name
- RIVAL - AR EFS (NCT05409378)
- Testing
- The HLT® Meridian® TAVR Valve (Meridian® with TriVentTM Anticalcification Treatment Valve and Pathfinder® Delivery System)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- HLT Inc.
Obesity and Overweight
Exploring the Role of Baduanjin on Lumbar and Hip Mobility Index in Obese People Based on Infrared Thermography and Meridian Point Specificity
This study aimed to explore whether Baduanjin, a traditional fitness practice, can improve waist and hip mobility in obese individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT07035639
- Testing
- The Baduanjin intervention was designed following traditional Chinese health preservation principles and conducted under the guidance of certified instructors. The training sessions were led by nation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Chengdu Sport University
Lower Extremity Lymphedema After Gynecologic Cancer Surgery
BMI Stratified Management Based on Meridian-Lymph Axis Theory for Lower Extremity Lymphedema After Gynecologic Cancer Surgery
This study aims to investigate the impact of a BMI-stratified intervention program based on the meridian-lymphatic axis theory on the incidence of lower extremity lymphedema in postoperative patients with gynecological malignant…
- Trial name
- MLA-BMI-LLE (NCT07374835)
- Testing
- Meridian-Lymph Axis Based BMI Stratified Management, Routine Lymphatic Edema Care
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Hong Zhang
Chronic Stable Angina Pectoris
A Study on the Microcirculatory Characteristics of Meridian Phenomenon for the Heart and Lung Meridians Based on Patients With Stable Angina Pectoris
Although some important progresses were made in the field of the meridian research, no breakthroughs have been achieved. Besides,there are some problems in meridian researches.
- Trial name
- NCT04041206
- Testing
- Laser doppler
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Non-erosive Reflux Disease, Barrett's Esophagus
The Changes of Ryodoraku and HRV After PPI Treatment in GERD Patients
Gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD) mainly related to the reflux of stomach content induced by the dysfunction of lower esophageal sphincter.
- Trial name
- NCT02149914
- Testing
- Ryodoraku, ANSWatch, UGI endoscopy
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital
Functional Dyspepsia
Randomized Controlled Trial of Acupuncture for Functional Dyspepsia
The purpose of the study is to testify the efficacy of treating functional dyspepsia with acupuncture, and provide evidence for the hypothesis that "Acupuncture effect is based on meridians, and gathering of meridian Qi is the…
- Trial name
- NCT00599677
- Testing
- acupuncture, Itopride
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 720 people
- Sponsor
- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Low Level Light Therapy
Exploring the Effectiveness of LED Phototherapy on Common Symptoms Among Elderly in Long-Term Care Institutions
The world is facing rapid population aging, the health needs of the elderly are complex, and their physical capabilities are degraded, and increased the possibility of having one or more chronic conditions.
- Trial name
- NCT04202900
- Testing
- phototherapy protocol
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Lumbar Disc Herniation
Bladder Meridian Gua Sha for Lumbar Disc Herniation: Efficacy and CRP Regulation Via Cutaneous-Meridian-Visceral Axis in Shen Period
Based on the "Cutaneous Region-Meridian-Visceral" axis theory, in this study, we investigated clinical efficacy of the Gua Sha intervention on the Bladder Meridian during the Shen Period (3:00-5:00 p.m.) for lumbar disc…
- Trial name
- CRP (NCT07754422)
- Testing
- Control group（standard treatment and care）, Observation group（standard treatment supplemented with Gua Sha）
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Chronic Stable Angina Pectoris
The Microcirculatory Characteristics of the Heart and Lung Meridians: A Study of CSAP Patients and Healthy Adults
This study is designed to detect the microcirculatory characteristics of meridian phenomena by using an objective assessment tool and investigate the site specificity for the meridian-visceral association and surface-surface…
- Trial name
- NCT04244812
- Testing
- Moxibustion, Laser doppler flowmetry
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, Audiobook
Effects of ASMR on the Default Mode Network
This study investigates the effects of Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) stimulation on resting-state brain networks. Therefore, two resting-state fMRI scans are measured in healthy adults.
- Trial name
- NCT05266508
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- BDH-Klinik Hessisch Oldendorf
Premenstrual Syndrome, Dysmenorrhea
The Efficacy of Different Doses of Acupuncture in Dysmenorrhea
Subjects in this study included premenstrual syndrome and dysmenorrhea. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is the sum of a group of symptoms (including physical and psychological symptoms) that occurs during the luteal phase of the…
- Trial name
- NCT03881319
- Testing
- Conventional gynecologic treatment, Low dose acupuncture, High dose acupuncture
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei City Hospital
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
Clinical Trial of Acupoint Application in Improving the Sequelae of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease and Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain is one of the common gynecological symptoms, characterized by persistent and non periodic pain in the pelvic cavity and surrounding tissues.
- Trial name
- NCT06360965
- Testing
- Improved warm meridians and relieve pain plaster, Traditional warm meridians and relieve pain plaster
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
Chronic Stable Angina Pectoris
A Study on the Metabolic Characteristics of Meridian Phenomenon for the Heart and Lung Meridians Based on Patients With Stable Angina Pectoris
Although some important progresses were made in the field of the meridian research, no breakthroughs have been achieved. Besides,there are some problems in meridian researches.
- Trial name
- NCT04041245
- Testing
- Near infrared spectroscopy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Difference in the Metabolic Characteristics of COPD Patients and Healthy Adults
Although some important progresses were made in the field of the meridian research, no breakthroughs have been achieved. Besides,there are some problems in meridian researches.
- Trial name
- NCT04046666
- Testing
- Functional near infrared spectroscopy, Moxibustion
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The Microcirculatory Characteristics of the Heart and Lung Meridians: A Study of COPD Patients and Healthy Adults
Although some important progresses were made in the field of the meridian research, no breakthroughs have been achieved. Besides,there are some problems in meridian researches.
- Trial name
- NCT04242030
- Testing
- Moxibustion, Laser doppler flowmetry
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Shoulder Pain, Acupuncture
Efficacy of Acupuncture for Shoulder Pain Based on Remote Point Selection According to the Meridians
This double blind randomized controlled trial investigates the immediate efficacy of acupuncture for shoulder pain using remote point selection based on meridian theory.
- Conditions
- Shoulder Pain, Acupuncture, Meridians
- Trial name
- NCT06939309
- Testing
- Acupuncture, Rehabilitation
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- China Medical University Hospital