UMIN-ICDS Clinical Trial
| Unique ID issued by UMIN | UMIN000061391 |
|---|---|
| Receipt number | R000070241 |
| Scientific Title | Effects of Moxibustion on chronic neck and shoulder pain and Postural Control in Workers with Katakori |
| Date of disclosure of the study information | 2026/04/27 |
| Last modified on | 2026/04/27 16:51:30 |
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Basic information
Public title
Effects of Moxibustion on chronic neck and shoulder pain (katakori) and Postural Control
Acronym
Effects of Moxibustion on chronic neck and shoulder pain (katakori) and Balance
Scientific Title
Effects of Moxibustion on chronic neck and shoulder pain and Postural Control in Workers with Katakori
Scientific Title:Acronym
Effects of Moxibustion on chronic neck and shoulder pain (katakori)
Region
| Japan |
Condition
Condition
chronic neck and shoulder pain (katakori)
Classification by specialty
| Not applicable |
Classification by malignancy
Others
Genomic information
NO
Objectives
Narrative objectives1
The aim of this study is to investigate whether moxibustion can be a useful intervention for workers with chronic neck and shoulder pain (katakori).
Basic objectives2
Efficacy
Basic objectives -Others
Trial characteristics_1
Trial characteristics_2
Developmental phase
Assessment
Primary outcomes
numerical rating scale
Key secondary outcomes
Base
Study type
Interventional
Study design
Basic design
Cross-over
Randomization
Randomized
Randomization unit
Individual
Blinding
Open -but assessor(s) are blinded
Control
No treatment
Stratification
Dynamic allocation
Institution consideration
Blocking
Concealment
Intervention
No. of arms
2
Purpose of intervention
Treatment
Type of intervention
| Other |
Interventions/Control_1
Moxibustion
Interventions/Control_2
No treatment
Interventions/Control_3
Interventions/Control_4
Interventions/Control_5
Interventions/Control_6
Interventions/Control_7
Interventions/Control_8
Interventions/Control_9
Interventions/Control_10
Eligibility
Age-lower limit
| 18 | years-old | <= |
Age-upper limit
| 65 | years-old | > |
Gender
Male and Female
Key inclusion criteria
1. Individuals in whom no apparent organic disease is identified on health examination.
2. Individuals with moderate chronic neck and shoulder pain (katakori), defined as a Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) score of 4/10 or higher, persisting for at least 3 months.
3. Individuals with no abnormal neurological findings in the upper extremities, including deep tendon reflexes, muscle strength, and sensory testing.
Key exclusion criteria
1. Individuals with abnormalities of the vestibular or visual system.
2. Individuals with a history of spinal surgery.
3. Individuals with rheumatic diseases.
4. Individuals with diseases affecting the spine.
5. Individuals with any other disease or injury affecting the cervical region.
6. Pregnant individuals.
7. Individuals currently participating in another clinical trial or investigational study.
8. Individuals with a history of allergic reactions to pharmaceuticals or cosmetics (e.g., rash, redness, itching, or dermatitis).
9. Individuals with fragile or sensitive skin (e.g., diseased, sensitive, or unstable skin).
10. Individuals with a mugwort allergy.
11. Individuals who are sensitive to smoke or odors.
12. Individuals judged by the investigator to be unsuitable for participation in the study.
Target sample size
34
Research contact person
Name of lead principal investigator
| 1st name | Yoichi |
| Middle name | |
| Last name | Minakawa |
Organization
Teikyo Heisei University
Division name
Faculty of Health Care
Zip code
1708445
Address
2-51-4 Higashiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
TEL
03-5843-3111
y.minakawa@thu.ac.jp
Public contact
Name of contact person
| 1st name | Yoichi |
| Middle name | |
| Last name | Minakawa |
Organization
Teikyo Heisei University
Division name
Faculty of Health Care
Zip code
1708445
Address
2-51-4 Higashiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
TEL
03-5843-3111
Homepage URL
y.minakawa@thu.ac.jp
Sponsor or person
Institute
Teikyo Heisei University
Institute
Department
Personal name
Funding Source
Organization
Teikyo Heisei University
Organization
Division
Category of Funding Organization
Other
Nationality of Funding Organization
Other related organizations
Co-sponsor
Name of secondary funder(s)
IRB Contact (For public release)
Organization
Teikyo Heisei University Ethical Committee
Address
2-51-4 Higashiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Tel
0358433111
rec@thu.ac.jp
Secondary IDs
Secondary IDs
NO
Study ID_1
Org. issuing International ID_1
Study ID_2
Org. issuing International ID_2
IND to MHLW
Institutions
Institutions
帝京平成大学
Other administrative information
Date of disclosure of the study information
| 2026 | Year | 04 | Month | 27 | Day |
Related information
URL releasing protocol
Publication of results
Unpublished
Result
URL related to results and publications
Number of participants that the trial has enrolled
Results
Results date posted
Results Delayed
Results Delay Reason
Date of the first journal publication of results
Baseline Characteristics
Participant flow
Adverse events
Outcome measures
Plan to share IPD
IPD sharing Plan description
Progress
Recruitment status
Open public recruiting
Date of protocol fixation
| 2026 | Year | 03 | Month | 19 | Day |
Date of IRB
| 2026 | Year | 03 | Month | 19 | Day |
Anticipated trial start date
| 2026 | Year | 04 | Month | 27 | Day |
Last follow-up date
| 2027 | Year | 03 | Month | 31 | Day |
Date of closure to data entry
Date trial data considered complete
Date analysis concluded
Other
Other related information
Management information
Registered date
| 2026 | Year | 04 | Month | 27 | Day |
Last modified on
| 2026 | Year | 04 | Month | 27 | Day |
Link to view the page
Value
https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/icdr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000070241
