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Study NCT ID:
NCT01545960
Status:
SUSPENDED
Last Update Posted:
2012-03-07
First Post:
2012-03-02
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Evaluating Acupuncture Points With Scanning Kelvin Probe
Sponsor:
Massachusetts General Hospital
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Scanning Kelvin Probe Measurements of Acupuncture Point
Status:
SUSPENDED
Status Verified Date:
2012-03
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Adjusting minor software glitches
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to characterize the surface electrical potential of acupuncture points with a Scanning Kelvin Probe.
Detailed Description:
Acupuncture points are anatomical structures described by traditional Chinese medicine. To this day, however, their scientific and Western anatomical characterizations remain unclear. Past studies have suggested that acupuncture points are distinct electrically (increased electrical conductivity). To evaluate this claim, this study uses a Scanning Kelvin Probe to study the electrical potential of three acupuncture points and their respective adjacent controls in 24 healthy individuals. The Scanning Kelvin Probe is a novel device that measures the electrical potential of skin without actually touching the skin surface.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: