NCT07030452

Laser Acupuncture for Pulmonary Function Test and Quality of Life in COPD Patients

Effectiveness and Safety of Laser Acupuncture on Pulmonary Function Test and Quality of Life in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 40 (actual)
• Sponsor: Indonesia University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 20 Years – 80 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of laser acupuncture as an adjunct therapy in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The main research questions are: * Does laser acupuncture, when combined with standard pharmacological treatment, improve lung function (measured by FEV1% and FEV1/FVC ratio) more than sham laser acupuncture after 4 weeks of therapy? * Does this combination also lead to better quality of life, as assessed by the COPD Assessment Test (CAT) and the St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ), compared to the control group, after 4 and 8 weeks? * Is there a correlation between lung function (FEV1%) and quality of life scores (CAT and SGRQ)? * Are there any significant adverse effects caused by laser acupuncture compared to sham treatment? Participants will: * Undergo spirometry and complete CAT and SGRQ questionnaires. * Receive either laser acupuncture or sham laser acupuncture sessions. * Return for follow-up assessments at 4 and 8 weeks.

Conditions

• Chronic Pulmonary Obstruction

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	Laser Acupuncture	Laser acupuncture irradiation was performed using an RJ Laser laserpen with a wavelength of 785 nm and an output power of 50 mW. The laser probe was positioned perpendicularly to the skin surface, using a continuous wave mode with a dose of 4 Joules. The acupuncture points targeted were EXB1 and CV17, as well as BL13 and ST36 on both sides of the body. Each point received irradiation for 1 minute and 20 seconds. During the therapy session, subjects wore a headset playing music and protective glasses. The treatment was administered twice a week for a total of 8 sessions.
DEVICE	Sham Laser Acupuncture	Sham laser acupuncture irradiation was conducted using an RJ Laser laserpen with a wavelength of 785 nm and an output power of 50 mW at the acupuncture points EXB1 and CV17, as well as BL13 and ST36 on both sides of the body. However, the laser device was not activated, and no radiation was delivered to the patient. The laser probe was positioned perpendicularly to the skin surface at the same acupuncture points, but without activating the laser. During the session, subjects wore a headset with music and protective glasses, similar to the active treatment group. The sham treatment was administered twice a week for a total of 8 sessions.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-08-01
• Primary completion: 2025-12-10
• Completion: 2025-12-10
• First posted: 2025-06-22
• Last updated: 2025-12-31

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Indonesia