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NCT Number: NCT07037342

Immediate Effect of Acupuncture Versus Electroacupuncture on Explosive Force Production of Quadriceps Muscle in Healthy Subjects

The study aims to compare the immediate effects of manual needle acupuncture and electroacupuncture on the explosive force production of quadriceps in asymptomatic subjects. The hypothesis is that there will be no statistically significant difference between manual acupuncture and electroacupuncture on explosive force production.

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Key information

Conditions

Healthy

Age range

18 year–28 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Egyptian Chinese University

Cairo, 11757, Egypt

About this study

the significance of the study lies in the importance of explosive force in muscular performance, and previous research suggests that acupuncture may induce Post-activation potentiation (PAP) and improve muscle strength. However, empirical data on the immediate effects of acupuncture on explosive force production are lacking.The study will involve 66 young asymptomatic subjects divided into three groups: manual acupuncture, electroacupuncture, and sham acupuncture. Explosive force will be measured using an isokinetic device immediately after acupuncture treatment.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • The subjects will be asymptomatic from both genders.
  • Right leg dominant .
  • Age between 18 to 23.
  • Body mass index ˂ 25 kg/m^2.
  • Normal daily life activities.

Exclusion criteria

  • Needles phobia.
  • Under supervision of other heath practitioner.
  • Involved in regular strength training during 6 months prior to the study.
  • Impaired sensation or any neurological/ musculoskeletal disorder.
  • Pregnant females.

Treatment and study plan

Manual acupuncture

Other

Manual acupuncture on acupoint (ST32, ST34, ST36, SP10) the needles will be inserted perpendicularly for 20 minutes.

Electro acupuncture

Other

Electro acupuncture on acupoint (ST32, ST34, ST36, and SP10) for 20 minutes.

Sham Acupuncture

Other

Is a needle insertion at wrong points or non-points (locations that are not known acupuncture points)

Primary outcomes

  1. Explosive force

    Time frame: up to twenty minutes

    Humac Norm Isokinetic dynamometer will be used for measuring explosive force performance

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Egyptian Chinese University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Jun 25, 2025
Registry last updated
Jun 25, 2025

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