The effects of tuina on patients with obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN98859152 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN98859152 |
| Protocol serial number | N/A |
| Sponsor | Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (Taiwan) |
| Funder | Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (Taiwan) (grant CMRPG 890341) |
- Submission date
- 09/03/2014
- Registration date
- 04/04/2014
- Last edited
- 04/04/2014
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Nervous System Diseases
Plain English summary of protocol
Background and study aims
This study aims to find out about the effects of a traditional Chinese therapeutic massage called tuina on patients with a sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS).
Who can participate?
OSAHS patients who did not want to have usual treatment or surgery were recruited.
What does the study involve?
Patients were randomly allocated to receive tuina massage or no treatment. Patients received tuina in various sessions spread over 10 weeks. Quality of life, snoring and sleepiness in daytime were recorded before and 3 months after the treatment.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
Symptoms/signs of OSAHS may get better after treatment. The patients were also informed about the possible side effects of the massage, such as deep venous thrombosis, burns, skin infections, eczema, open wounds, bone fractures, and advanced osteoporosis. In addition, the patients were told about rare serious side effects, such as bone fractures and liver rupture, and minor adverse effects, such as significant pain or discomfort during or shortly after treatment .
Where is the study run from?
We performed this study at the outpatient clinic of acupuncture and sleep center of Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (CGMH) Kaohsiung Medical Center, Taiwan.
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
This study ran between January 2010 and January 2011.
Who is funding the study?
The Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (Taiwan).
Who is the main contact?
Dr Cheng-Nan Lu (lu43364430@gmail.com)
Dr Hsin-Ching Lin
Contact information
Scientific
Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital , 123, Ta-Pei Rd., Niao-Sung District, Kaohsiung City, 833, Taiwan
Kaohsiung
83311
Taiwan
| Phone | +886-7-7317123 ext.2334 |
|---|---|
| lu43364430@gmail.com |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
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| Study design | One-year single-blind randomised trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | The effects of tuina on patients with obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome: a one-year single-blind randomised trial |
| Study objectives | To study the effects of tuina (traditional Chinese therapeutic massage) on patients with obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS). |
| Ethics approval(s) | Institutional Review Board of Chang Gung Memorial Hospital for Biomedical Research, IRB#98-1059B |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome |
| Intervention | Patients were randomised to receive either tuina treatment or no treatment. The patients received tuina treatment two times per week for 10 weeks. When we used tuina for treatment, the definite course of action was to first use the rolling, pressing and kneading methods on the median line of the neck on the GV16, GV15 and GV14 and both sides of GB20 down to BL11, with back-and-forth manipulation for 3 minutes. GV15, CV23, external Jinjin, Yuye and TH17 on the posterior neck and chin were pressed for 20 seconds. Rolling/kneading and pushing manipulation with one finger were used on the back part of the bladder meridian and governor vessel for 3 minutes. CV12, CV6 and CV3 were pressed for 20 seconds, then the abdomen vibrating method was used for 5 minutes. Treatment time was approximately 15 minutes per session, two times a week for 10 weeks. |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
1. Polysomnography (PSG) |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
1. Medical outcomes study 36-item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) |
| Completion date | 01/01/2011 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Other |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 30 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 1. OSAHS patients who refused conservative therapies or surgery recruited from the outpatient clinic of the sleep center of Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (CGMH) Kaohsiung Medical Center 2. OSAHS confirmed by a full polysomnographic study |
| Key exclusion criteria | 1. High alcohol intake (> 80 g/day) 2. Morbid obesity 3. Significant lung disease 4. Neurological disease 5. Intellectual deficits 6. Skeletal facial framework problems 7. Central apnea 8. Using of any hypnotic drugs or previous oropharyngeal surgery |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/01/2010 |
| Date of final enrolment | 01/01/2011 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- Taiwan
Study participating centre
83311
Taiwan
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
