Ancient heat therapy tested for allergy relief
NCT ID NCT07537439
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether adding moxibustion—a traditional heat therapy—to standard allergy medicine can safely reduce symptoms like sneezing, stuffiness, and runny nose in people with allergic rhinitis. About 60 adults with a cold-type allergy will receive either standard care alone or standard care plus moxibustion. The goal is to see if this low-cost, low-risk approach can improve symptom control and quality of life.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 60 people
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- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 to 60 years. * Diagnosed with allergic rhinitis according to ARIA guidelines. * Presence of typical nasal symptoms such as sneezing, rhinorrhea, nasal obstruction, or nasal itching. * Classified as cold-related syndrome according to traditional medicine assessment. * Indicated for treatment with intranasal corticosteroids. * Willing and able to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals. * Severe nasal structural abnormalities or nasal polyps. * History of asthma or other significant chronic respiratory diseases. * Known allergy or intolerance to moxibustion smoke or study medications. * Severe comorbid medical conditions that may interfere with study participation. * Inability to comply with study procedures.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ho Chi Minh City Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Hospital
Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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