UMIN-ICDS Clinical Trial
| Unique ID issued by UMIN | UMIN000061467 |
|---|---|
| Receipt number | R000070264 |
| Scientific Title | An pilot study on the effects of acupuncture and moxibustion intervention on the mechanical pain threshold of the lumbar muscles |
| Date of disclosure of the study information | 2026/05/27 |
| Last modified on | 2026/05/27 12:53:53 |
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Basic information
Public title
An pilot study on the effects of acupuncture and moxibustion intervention on the mechanical pain threshold of the lumbar muscles
Acronym
A study on the effects of acupuncture and moxibustion
Scientific Title
An pilot study on the effects of acupuncture and moxibustion intervention on the mechanical pain threshold of the lumbar muscles
Scientific Title:Acronym
A study on the effects of acupuncture and moxibustion
Region
| Japan |
Condition
Condition
Not applicable
Classification by specialty
| Adult |
Classification by malignancy
Others
Genomic information
NO
Objectives
Narrative objectives1
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether acupuncture and moxibustion stimulation alters the muscle mechanical threshold in healthy adult males.
Basic objectives2
Efficacy
Basic objectives -Others
Trial characteristics_1
Trial characteristics_2
Developmental phase
Assessment
Primary outcomes
Assessment of muscle mechanical threshold immediately after intervention (compared to just before the intervention)
Key secondary outcomes
Base
Study type
Interventional
Study design
Basic design
Single arm
Randomization
Non-randomized
Randomization unit
Blinding
Open -no one is blinded
Control
Uncontrolled
Stratification
Dynamic allocation
Institution consideration
Blocking
Concealment
Intervention
No. of arms
1
Purpose of intervention
Treatment
Type of intervention
| Maneuver |
Interventions/Control_1
One 10-minute acupuncture and moxibustion session
Interventions/Control_2
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
| 22 | years-old | >= |
Gender
Male
Key inclusion criteria
Healthy adult men
Key exclusion criteria
Individuals with lower back conditions who are currently undergoing treatment
Target sample size
20
Research contact person
Name of lead principal investigator
| 1st name | Asako |
| Middle name | |
| Last name | Kubo |
Organization
Niigata University of Health and Welfare
Division name
Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Zip code
9503198
Address
1398 Shimami-cho, Kita-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata
TEL
0252501914
asako-kubo@nuhw.ac.jp
Public contact
Name of contact person
| 1st name | Asako |
| Middle name | |
| Last name | Kubo |
Organization
Niigata University of Health and Welfare
Division name
Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Zip code
9503198
Address
1398 Shimami-cho, Kita-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata
TEL
0252501914
Homepage URL
asako-kubo@nuhw.ac.jp
Sponsor or person
Institute
Niigata University of Health and Welfare
Institute
Department
Personal name
Asako Kubo
Funding Source
Organization
None
Organization
Division
Category of Funding Organization
Self funding
Nationality of Funding Organization
Japan
Other related organizations
Co-sponsor
Name of secondary funder(s)
IRB Contact (For public release)
Organization
Ethics Review Committee, Niigata University of Health and Welfare
Address
1398 Shimami-cho, Kita-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata
Tel
0252574455
rinri@nuhw.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
Other administrative information
Date of disclosure of the study information
| 2026 | Year | 05 | 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
Preinitiation
Date of protocol fixation
| 2026 | Year | 06 | Month | 30 | Day |
Date of IRB
Anticipated trial start date
| 2026 | Year | 07 | Month | 01 | Day |
Last follow-up date
| 2028 | 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 | 05 | Month | 07 | Day |
Last modified on
| 2026 | Year | 05 | Month | 27 | Day |
Link to view the page
Value
https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/icdr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000070264
