UMIN-ICDS Clinical Trial
| Unique ID issued by UMIN | UMIN000062275 |
|---|---|
| Receipt number | R000071265 |
| Scientific Title | Current Status and Challenges Regarding Cutaneous Reactions Observed During Palpation (Qie Zhen) in Acupuncture and Moxibustion: A Scoping Review |
| Date of disclosure of the study information | 2026/08/12 |
| Last modified on | 2026/07/18 19:24:53 |
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Basic information
Public title
A Literature Review on Cutaneous Reactions Observed During Palpation in Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Acronym
A Literature Review on Cutaneous Reactions Observed Through Palpation in Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Scientific Title
Current Status and Challenges Regarding Cutaneous Reactions Observed During Palpation (Qie Zhen) in Acupuncture and Moxibustion: A Scoping Review
Scientific Title:Acronym
Current Status and Challenges Regarding Cutaneous Reactions Observed Through Palpation in Acupuncture and Moxibustion: A Scoping Review
Region
| Japan |
Condition
Condition
No specific disease (for a literature review on body surface reactions obtained through palpation in the field of acupuncture and moxibustion)
Classification by specialty
| Not applicable |
Classification by malignancy
Others
Genomic information
NO
Objectives
Narrative objectives1
To clarify the current status and challenges regarding body surface reactions obtained through palpation in the field of acupuncture and moxibustion
Basic objectives2
Others
Basic objectives -Others
We will systematically organize existing knowledge regarding surface reactions observed during palpation in the field of acupuncture and moxibustion to map out the overall picture.
Trial characteristics_1
Exploratory
Trial characteristics_2
Others
Developmental phase
Not applicable
Assessment
Primary outcomes
Current Status and Challenges Regarding Cutaneous Reactions Observed During Palpation in Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Key secondary outcomes
Current Status of the Classification, Description, and Objective Assessment Methods for Cutaneous Reactions
Base
Study type
Others,meta-analysis etc
Study design
Basic design
Randomization
Randomization unit
Blinding
Control
Stratification
Dynamic allocation
Institution consideration
Blocking
Concealment
Intervention
No. of arms
Purpose of intervention
Type of intervention
Interventions/Control_1
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
| Not applicable |
Age-upper limit
| Not applicable |
Gender
Male and Female
Key inclusion criteria
1. Literature dealing with surface reactions obtained through palpation (Qie Zhen) in acupuncture and moxibustion (excluding abdominal diagnosis and pulse diagnosis)
2. Intervention studies, observational studies, and basic research involving human subjects
3. Developmental research on engineering simulators, phantoms, and palpation training devices that reproduce or measure cutaneous reactions, explicitly referencing palpation in acupuncture and moxibustion
4. No restrictions on research design or literature type (including quantitative research, qualitative research, mixed-methods research, case reports, reviews, conference abstracts, etc.)
5. Literature published in academic journals and books
6. Literature searchable via Ichushi Web, CiNii, or PubMed
7. Literature published between January 2000 and December 2025
8. In addition to peer-reviewed literature, gray literature such as conference abstracts is also included
Key exclusion criteria
1. Literature focusing exclusively on diagnostic methods that do not correspond to palpation (Qie Zhen) in acupuncture and moxibustion
2. Literature that does not mention any relationship to superficial body reactions
3. Literature focusing exclusively on abdominal diagnosis or pulse diagnosis
4. Studies based solely on animal experiments
5. Studies on general-purpose engineering simulators or devices that do not explicitly state a connection to palpation (Qie Zhen) in acupuncture and moxibustion
6. Literature for which the full text or abstract is unavailable
Target sample size
Research contact person
Name of lead principal investigator
| 1st name | YUI |
| Middle name | |
| Last name | GOTO |
Organization
Meiji University of Integrative Medicine
Division name
Graduate School of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Department of Traditional Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Zip code
629-0392
Address
6-1 Hino-tani, Honoda Hiyoshi-cho, Nantan-city, Kyoto 629-0392, Japan
TEL
0771-72-1181
20251404@grs.meiji-u.ac.jp
Public contact
Name of contact person
| 1st name | YUI |
| Middle name | |
| Last name | GOTO |
Organization
Meiji University of Integrative Medicine
Division name
Graduate School of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Department of Traditional Acupuncture and Moxibustio
Zip code
629-0392
Address
6-1 Hino-tani, Honoda Hiyoshi-cho, Nantan-city, Kyoto 629-0392, Japan
TEL
0771-72-1181
Homepage URL
20251404@grs.meiji-u.ac.jp
Sponsor or person
Institute
Meiji University of Integrative Medicine
Institute
Department
Personal name
Funding Source
Organization
None
Organization
Division
Category of Funding Organization
Self funding
Nationality of Funding Organization
Other related organizations
Co-sponsor
Name of secondary funder(s)
IRB Contact (For public release)
Organization
Meiji University of Integrative Medicine
Address
6-1 Hino-tani, Honoda Hiyoshi-cho, Nantan-city, Kyoto 629-0392, Japan
Tel
0771-72-1181
20251404@grs.meiji-u.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 | 08 | Month | 12 | 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 | 07 | Month | 12 | Day |
Date of IRB
Anticipated trial start date
| 2026 | Year | 07 | Month | 12 | Day |
Last follow-up date
| 2027 | Year | 07 | Month | 12 | Day |
Date of closure to data entry
Date trial data considered complete
Date analysis concluded
Other
Other related information
1.Search Method
To clarify the current status and challenges regarding body surface reactions obtained through palpation in the field of acupuncture and moxibustion, we will conduct a comprehensive literature search. For this search, we plan to use the electronic databases Ichushi Web, CiNii, and PubMed to search for all literature published between January 1, 2000, and December 31, 2025, using the keywords acupuncture and palpation.
2.Screening Method
Two researchers will independently screen the literature based on the selection criteria to determine which papers to include. If the researchers evaluations differ, they will consult with each other to decide on inclusion or exclusion; if consensus cannot be reached, a third party will be consulted to make the final decision.
Management information
Registered date
| 2026 | Year | 07 | Month | 18 | Day |
Last modified on
| 2026 | Year | 07 | Month | 18 | Day |
Link to view the page
Value
https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000071265
