Acupuncture and Laser Acupoint Treatment on Hypertension
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Cardiology / Vascular Diseases |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 70 |
| Updated: | 4/2/2016 |
| Start Date: | February 2008 |
| End Date: | June 2009 |
To determine the effect of acupuncture and laser acupuncture point treatment on hypertensive
subjects.
subjects.
The specific aims of the study are to test the effectiveness of acupuncture and laser
acupoint on hypertension. The hypothesis is: the stimulation of a pattern of acupoints with
acupuncture and laser will result in significant reductions in blood pressure. The points
that are going to be used for the study are: Zusanli (St36), Tianshu (St25), Quchi (LI11).
acupoint on hypertension. The hypothesis is: the stimulation of a pattern of acupoints with
acupuncture and laser will result in significant reductions in blood pressure. The points
that are going to be used for the study are: Zusanli (St36), Tianshu (St25), Quchi (LI11).
Inclusion Criteria:
- Male or female over 18 and under 70 years of age with hypertension (blood pressure
over 140/90 mmhg).
Exclusion Criteria:
- Individuals with heart, kidney, thyroid disorders, diabetes, chronic disease or
illness, neurological diseases, skin or bleeding disorders, and currently taking
drugs or medications will not be recruited in the study. A health history
questionnaire will be used to screen the subjects.
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