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NCT Number: NCT04862546

Laser Acupuncture Versus Tap Water Iontophoresis on Hyperhidrosis

the purpose of the present study is to assess the effect of laser acupoints on subjects with hyperhidrosis in comparison to tap water iontophoresis

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Key information

Conditions

Hyperhidrosis Skin Diseases Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases Sweat Gland Diseases

Age range

18 year–22 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Kafrelshaikh University

Kafr ash Shaykh, 12623, Egypt

About this study

The study will be randomized control trial pre and post-experimental design. Anonymity and confidentiality of all procedures will be assured in compliance with relevant laws and institutional guidelines. All patients will sign two copies of a consent form before the beginning of data collection. Subjects will be recruited using publicly distributed posters and by online social media, subjects their hyperhidrosis examined by Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale, Perceived Stress Scale. Recruited subjects will be randomly assigned to Laser Acupoint or Tap water iontophoresis groups. The participants and assessor will be blinded for the study hypothesis.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • volunteer subjects from MIT physical therapy students complained from hyperhidrosis examined by Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale, Perceived Stress Scale.

Exclusion criteria

  • Subjects will be excluded if they had musculoskeletal diseases and visceral disorders or had any operations or recent injury

Treatment and study plan

Laser Acupoint

Device

Step 1: The subject was in sitting position and exposure area for applying laser then therapist use tap measurement to find the point. Parameters was used in this study : PROBE :ML A1\\25 TIME:01:00 FREQUENCY: 10000Hz (25mw), DUTY-CYCLE:100% DENESITY: 1J\\CM2 AREA :1CM2 Step 2: Apply laser on acupuncture points by using 10000HZ for 1 minute for every point. Totally cession: 10 minutes Step 3: ensure that all point done Repeat all steps for every subject

Tap water iontophoresis

Device

Enough tap water is placed in the pans, then the generator is plugged in and switched on. After that, the patient's hands are placed in the pans.

The treatment is administrated by slowly increased intensity to tell the patient to feel a tingling sensation or up to 20 milliamperes and continue with this polarity for 10 minutes. After that, the polarity reversed and intensity increased again to the desired level for another 10 minutes.

Primary outcomes

  1. Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale

    Time frame: Change between baseline and 2 weeks of treatment measures

    The Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS) is a disease-specific, quick, and easily-understood diagnostic tool that provides a qualitative measure of the severity of the patient's condition based on how it affects daily activities. Ask the patient to select the statement above that best reflects his or her experience with sweating of the specified body area. Next to each statement is a number. A score of 3 or 4 indicates severe hyperhidrosis. A score of 1 or 2 indicates mild or moderate hyperhidrosis.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Kafrelsheikh University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Acupuncture Points Laser Versus Tap Water Iontophoresis on Hyperhidrosis

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Apr 28, 2021
Registry last updated
Sep 16, 2021

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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