Ancient needle vs heat: which warms your back better?
NCT ID NCT05665426
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how acupuncture or moxibustion (a heat therapy) at two specific points on the arm and leg changes the temperature of the lower back in healthy adults. Researchers measured temperature changes over 30 minutes in 140 participants to compare the effects of these two traditional Chinese medicine techniques. The goal was to better understand how these treatments might work for back pain, though no treatment was given for any condition.
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the Ethics Board of The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medicinal University
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China