scholarly journals Acupuncture for Psychosomatic Symptoms of Hwa-byung, an Anger Syndrome: A Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yujin Choi ◽  
In-Hye Park ◽  
Jung-Eun Kim ◽  
Ojin Kwon ◽  
Ae-Ran Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Effect Size ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Pilot Trial ◽  
Sham Acupuncture ◽  
Acupuncture Group ◽  
Psychosomatic Symptoms ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Trial Testing ◽  
Sham Acupuncture Group

Objectives: Emerging studies found the potential effects of acupuncture for treating chronic pain and mental disorders, namely, depressive and anxiety disorders. Acupuncture is widely used for treating culture-related anger syndrome, Hwa-byung. This pilot trial aimed to investigate the feasibility of a clinical trial testing acupuncture for the psychosomatic symptoms of Hwa-byung.Methods: A total of 26 patients with Hwa-byung planned to be randomly assigned to the acupuncture or sham acupuncture groups. About 10 treatment sessions were applied over 4 weeks. The 100-mm visual analog scale was used to measure the six major Hwa-byung symptoms: stuffiness in the chest, heat sensations, pushing-up in the chest, feeling a mass in the throat, feelings of unfairness, and hard feelings. The criteria for assessing the success of this pilot trial were defined as improvement in three or more of the six Hwa-byung symptoms after treatment, with an effect size >0.2.Results: A total of 15 patients were finally included and randomly assigned to the acupuncture group (n = 7) or the sham acupuncture group (n = 8). After 10 treatment sessions, the Cohen's d effect sizes for acupuncture compared to sham acupuncture were >0.2 for each one of the six major Hwa-byung symptoms, which met our a priori criteria for success. Also, the effect size for the somatic symptoms of “stuffiness in the chest” was 0.81 (95% CI −0.40, 2.20), referring to a large effect size.Conclusions: Our results suggest that acupuncture treatment would be regarded as an acceptable intervention for a full-scale study of psychosomatic symptoms in patients with Hwa-byung.Trial Registration:cris.nih.go.kr, identifier: KCT0001732.

scholarly journals Effect of “Deqi” during the Study of Needling “Wang’s Jiaji” Acupoints Treating Spasticity after Stroke

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huanqin Li ◽  
Huilin Liu ◽  
Cunzhi Liu ◽  
Guangxia Shi ◽  
Wei Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Statistical Difference ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Muscle Tension ◽  
Sham Acupuncture ◽  
Acupuncture Group ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Sham Acupuncture Group

Background.Acupuncture has been shown to reduce spasticity and prevent the onset of spasticity after stroke. The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of “Deqi” during needling “Wang’s Jiaji” acupoints treating spasticity in the early stage of stroke.Methods. This study is a multicenter, prospective, randomized, controlled trial. 238 patients with stroke (<21 days) participated and were randomly allocated to the verum-acupuncture (n=121) group or sham-acupuncture group (n=117). The verum-acupuncture group received verum acupuncture required to produce the sense of “Deqi” while the sham-acupuncture group received sham acupuncture without “Deqi.” Patients in both groups followed the same 30 min acupuncture regimen 5 times per week for a period of 4 weeks. Scales of MAS, FMA, ADL, MBI, NIHSS, SS-QOL, and MRS were measured at baseline and at 2, 4, and 12 weeks after intervention.Results.Significant differences were observed between two groups. The MRS rating composition has the statistical difference after 4 weeks (P=0.017). The score of MAS, FMA, Barthel, and SSQOL in verum-acupuncture group has increased significantly compared with the sham-acupuncture group after 12 weeks. There was 14% reduction of higher muscle tension in the verum-acupuncture group.Conclusion.Acupuncture “Wang’s Jiaji” points with sensation of “Deqi” in the early stage may reduce the occurrence and decrease the severity of spasticity after stroke.

scholarly journals Effect of acupuncture at Zusanli (ST36) point on antral contraction function under ultrasound guidance: study protocol of a randomized controlled trial

Trials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yingqi Chen ◽  
Yu Bian ◽  
Shanshan Li ◽  
Yuanyuan Zhao ◽  
Jiaying Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Sham Acupuncture ◽  
Acupuncture Group ◽  
Superficial Fascia ◽  
Manual Acupuncture ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Objective Evidence ◽  
Contraction Function ◽  
Sham Acupuncture Group

Abstract Background Although the relationship between deqi sensations and curative effect has always been controversial, deqi sensations has been regarded as the key indicator of clinical efficacy of acupuncture therapy. There is little evidence for standardization or visualization of the mechanism of acupuncture’s therapeutic effect. This trial aims to evaluate the effect of needling at Zusanli (ST36) on antral contraction function as visualized by ultrasound. Methods This is a two-arm, single-blind, randomized, controlled trial. A total of 116 acupuncture-naïve healthy subjects will be randomly allocated to the acupuncture group or sham acupuncture group in a 1:1 ratio. Participants in the acupuncture group will receive manual acupuncture at Zusanli (ST36) with the needling depth at crural interosseous membrane. Those in the sham acupuncture group will be given penetrating needling depth at the superficial fascia layer. The primary outcome will be the changes in antral contraction frequency (ACF) before and after acupuncture. The secondary outcomes will be the changes in the thermal infrared spectrum of gastric area skin, the antral contraction amplitude (ACA), the antral movement index (AMI), and the scores on the Chinese version of Massachusetts General Hospital Acupuncture Sensation Scale (C-MASS). The adverse events will be evaluated and recorded in detail. Discussion This study may provide visual and objective evidence regarding the safety and efficacy of manual acupuncture at Zusanli (ST36). In addition, the results of this study will help to identify the role of Zusanli (ST36)in the inducing deqi. Trial registration Chinese Clinical Trial Registry ChiCTR2000040686. Registered on 8 December 2020

A Sham-Controlled Trial of Acupuncture as An Adjunct in Migraine Prophylaxis

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohsen Foroughipour ◽  
Amir Reza Golchian ◽  
Mohsen Kalhor ◽  
Saeed Akhlaghi ◽  
Mohammad Taghi Farzadfard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Sham Acupuncture ◽  
Migraine Prophylaxis ◽  
Acupuncture Group ◽  
Migraine Headaches ◽  
Prophylactic Drugs ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Sham Acupuncture Group

Background Migraine is one of the most common types of headache, with significant socioeconomic effects. Prophylactic drugs are used to prevent migraine headaches but are unpromising. Objective To assess the effects of adding acupuncture to conventional migraine prophylaxis. Methods One hundred patients with migraine (41 male, 59 female), in whom prophylactic drugs had not produced a fall of at least 50% in the number of attacks, entered the study. The patients were randomised into two groups, sham and true acupuncture. The patients in both groups continued their prophylactic treatment and received 12 sessions of either true or sham acupuncture. Each session was 30 min and was repeated three times a week. The number of headaches in the two groups was compared at baseline, and at the end of four successive months. Results There was no significant difference in the frequency of attacks between the two groups before intervention. After 1 month, the frequency of attacks each month decreased from 5.1 (0.8) to 3.4 (1.2) in the true acupuncture group, and from 5.0 (0.8) to 4.4 (1.1) in the sham acupuncture group (a significant difference, p<0.001). The frequency continued to decrease in month 2 but increased in months 3 and 4; however, it was still significantly lower than baseline, and the difference remained significant after month 4. Conclusions Acupuncture is applicable as an adjunct to prophylactic drugs in migraineurs in whom the number of attacks does not fall with prophylactic medication.

Effect of Acupuncture on Perception Threshold: A Randomised Controlled Trial

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-36
Author(s):  
Shuang Wu ◽  
Hidenori Yamaguchi ◽  
Koh Shibutani
Keyword(s):  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Mental Foramen ◽  
Sham Acupuncture ◽  
Acupuncture Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Perception Threshold ◽  
Left Hand ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Sham Acupuncture Group ◽  
Randomised Controlled

Objective To determine the current perception thresholds (CPTs) for arm and mental foramen areas to enable a quantitative evaluation of the effectiveness of acupuncture treatment. Methods Ninety-eight volunteers enrolled as participants and were randomly assigned to one of three groups: an acupuncture group (34 subjects); a sham acupuncture group (32 subjects) and a waiting group (32 subjects). CPTs for the arm and mental foramen areas were determined before and after acupuncture at LI4 Hegu of the left hand. A Neurometer CPT was used to evaluate the perception threshold at the homolateral mental foramen and arm. For further exploration, thresholds of homolateral and contralateral mental foramina were determined before and after acupuncture in a subgroup of 13 participants in the acupuncture group. Results Acupuncture at LI4 increased the perception thresholds of the left mental foramen in the acupuncture group significantly (p<0.01). The increases were significantly greater than in the control group for all frequencies, and significantly greater than sham acupuncture for 250 Hz and 5 Hz. In the subgroup, only the CPTs at 5 Hz increased significantly for the contralateral mental foramen. Conclusions Acupuncture at LI4 increases the perception threshold in the mandibular area, but not in the arm. This finding is probably related to the analgesic effect of acupuncture.

scholarly journals Feasibility and Impact of a Yoga Intervention on Cognition, Physical Function, Physical Activity, and Affective Outcomes among People Living with HIV: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 232595822093569 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adria Quigley ◽  
Marie-Josée Brouillette ◽  
Jacqueline Gahagan ◽  
Kelly Kathleen O’Brien ◽  
Marilyn MacKay-Lyons
Keyword(s):  
Physical Function ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Pilot Trial ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Yoga Intervention ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Yoga Group ◽  
Living With Hiv

The purpose of this pilot randomized controlled trial is to assess the feasibility and impact of a triweekly 12-week yoga intervention among people living with HIV (PLWH). Additional objectives included evaluating cognition, physical function, medication adherence, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and mental health among yoga participants versus controls using blinded assessors. We recruited 22 medically stable PLWH aged ≥35 years. A priori feasibility criteria were ≥70% yoga session attendance and ≥70% of participants satisfied with the intervention using a postparticipation questionnaire. Two participants withdrew from the yoga group. Mean yoga class attendance was 82%, with 100% satisfaction. Intention-to-treat analyses (yoga n = 11, control n = 11) showed no within- or between-group differences in cognitive and physical function. The yoga group improved over time in HRQoL cognition ( P = .047) with trends toward improvements in HRQoL health transition ( P =.063) and depression ( P = .055). This pilot study provides preliminary evidence of feasibility and benefits of yoga for PLWH.

scholarly journals Acupuncture Relieved Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Patients with Breast Cancer: A Pilot Randomized Sham-Controlled Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (16) ◽  
pp. 3694
Author(s):  
Chien-Chen Huang ◽  
Tsung-Jung Ho ◽  
Hsin-Yueh Ho ◽  
Pei-Yu Chen ◽  
Cheng-Hao Tu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Peripheral Neuropathy ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Sham Acupuncture ◽  
Acupuncture Group ◽  
World Health ◽  
Gynecologic Oncology Group ◽  
Touch Perception ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Sham Acupuncture Group

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a disabling side effect caused by neurotoxic chemotherapy. This randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the effect of manual acupuncture on CIPN. Twenty eligible breast cancer patients receiving taxane chemotherapy treatment were recruited and randomly divided into verum acupuncture and sham acupuncture groups. Each group received 15 treatments over 9 weeks. Quantitative tactile detection thresholds were measured using Semmes–Weinstein monofilament testing (SWM). The World Health Organization Quality of Life scale (WHOQOL-BREF), the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy/Gynecologic Oncology Group-Neurotoxicity (FACT/GOG-Ntx), and the Brief Pain Inventory-Short Form (BPI-SF) were measured before and after treatment. The between-group comparison of SWM revealed that the verum acupuncture group had more improvement of touch perception thresholds compared to the sham acupuncture group. The average pain severity in the BPI-SF of the verum acupuncture group was significantly lower than that of the sham acupuncture group. There were no significant differences in the FACT/GOG-Ntx trial outcome index and WHOQOL-BREF scores between the acupuncture and sham groups. The results suggest that acupuncture can alleviate the neuropathic pain of CIPN and improve touch perception thresholds.

scholarly journals Acupuncture as an Adjunctive Treatment for Post-stroke Epilepsy: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Zhang ◽  
Meidan Zhao ◽  
Baozhen Zhang ◽  
Kai Zhang ◽  
Zhen Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Sham Acupuncture ◽  
Acupuncture Group ◽  
Adjunctive Treatment ◽  
Clinical Trial Registry ◽  
Clinical Trial Registration ◽  
Routine Treatment ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Randomized Controlled

Background: Acupuncture has been clinically used to treat epilepsy after stroke. However, most of the current clinical studies are observational studies, and there are few well-designed randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Hence, we designed a multicentre RCT to assess the advantages and efficacy of acupuncture for post-stroke epilepsy (PSE).Methods/Design: This is a two-arm, parallel, participants-blinded and assessor-blinded and multicentre RCT. A total of 120 patients with PSE aged from 18 to 75 years will be randomly assigned to two groups (routine treatment plus acupuncture group and routine treatment plus sham acupuncture group) at a 1:1 ratio. The participants will perform acupuncture or sham acupuncture treatment three times a week and be ongoing 8-week treatment. The primary endpoint is the proportion of seizure-free patients. A safety profile will be established. We will record adverse events for the safety evaluation.Discussion: The study will provide high-quality clinical evidence on the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for treating patients with epilepsy after stroke.Clinical Trial Registration: Chinese Clinical Trial Registry, identifier: ChiCTR2100046114.

scholarly journals The Efficacy of Acupuncture on Anthropometric Measures and the Biochemical Markers for Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mingjuan Han ◽  
Yuxiu Sun ◽  
Wei Su ◽  
Shixi Huang ◽  
Sinuo Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Sham Acupuncture ◽  
Acupuncture Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Double Blinded

Background. Many previous studies have shown the potential therapeutic effect of acupuncture for metabolic syndrome (MetS). However, most of these studies were limited by short durations of observation and a lack of sham acupuncture as control. We designed a randomized controlled trial, used sham acupuncture as the control, and evaluated the efficacy over 12 weeks of treatment and 12 weeks of follow-up. Methods/Design. The study was designed as a multicentre, parallel-group, randomized, double-blinded trial. 40 patients were randomly assigned to two groups: treatment group (treated with acupuncture) and control group (treated with sham acupuncture). Outcomes were measured at 4, 8, and 12 weeks and 3 months after treatment. Results. 33 participants (17 in acupuncture group and 16 in control group) completed the treatment and the follow-up. Decreases from baseline in mean waist circumference (WC) and weight at the end of treatment were 4.85 cm (95% CI [2.405,5.595]) and 4.00 kg (95% CI [1.6208,4.4498]) in acupuncture group and 1.62 cm and 1.64 kg in control group (P<0.01). The changes in mean glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c), triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC), and blood pressure in acupuncture group were greater than the changes in control group (P<0.05, P<0.01). Conclusion. Acupuncture decreases WC, HC, HbA1c, TG, and TC values and blood pressure in MetS.

scholarly journals The Feasibility and Impact of a Yoga Intervention on Cognition, Physical Function, Physical Activity, and Affective Outcomes Among People Living with HIV: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adria Quigley ◽  
Marie-Josée Brouillette ◽  
Jacqueline Gahagan ◽  
Kelly K. O'Brien ◽  
Marilyn MacKay-Lyons
Keyword(s):  
Physical Function ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Pilot Trial ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Yoga Intervention ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Yoga Group ◽  
Living With Hiv

Abstract The purpose of this pilot randomized controlled trial was to assess the feasibility and impact of a tri-weekly 12-week yoga intervention among people living with HIV (PLWH). Additional objectives included evaluating cognition, physical function, medication adherence, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and mental health among yoga participants versus controls using blinded assessors. We recruited 22 medically-stable PLWH aged ≥35 years. A priori feasibility criteria were ≥70% yoga session attendance and ≥70% of participants satisfied with the intervention using a post-participation questionnaire. Two participants withdrew from the yoga group. Mean yoga class attendance was 82% with 100% satisfaction. Intention-to-treat analyses (yoga n=11, control n=11) showed no within- or between-group differences in cognitive and physical function. The yoga group improved over time in HRQoL cognition (p=.047) with trends toward improvements in HRQoL health transition (p=.063) and depression (p=.055). This pilot study provides preliminary evidence of feasibility and benefits of yoga for PLWH.

scholarly journals Acupuncture at the P6 Acupoint to Prevent Postoperative Pain after Craniotomy: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Jian-Qin Lv ◽  
Peng-Cheng Li ◽  
Li Zhou ◽  
Wen-Fu Tang ◽  
Ning Li
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Sham Acupuncture ◽  
Acupuncture Group ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Pain Scores ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Lower Pain ◽  
Sham Acupuncture Group ◽  
De Qi

Objective. Acute pain management after craniotomy can be challenging. Previous studies have shown inadequate pain control following the procedure. Oral medication can sometimes be delayed by postoperative nausea, and use of anesthetics may impair the assessment of brain function. We conducted this prospective study to evaluate the effect of acupuncture at the P6 acupoint on postoperative pain, nausea, and vomiting in patients undergoing craniotomy. Methods. The authors conducted a randomized, placebo-controlled trial among 120 patients scheduled for craniotomy under general anesthesia. 120 patients were randomly assigned into an acupuncture group or a sham acupuncture group. All patients received standardized anesthesia and analgesia treatment. Acupuncture was executed in the recovery room after surgery. For the acupuncture group, the P6 points on each wrist were punctured perpendicularly to a depth of 20 mm. Needles were retained for 30 min and stimulated every 10 min to maintain the De-Qi sensation. For the sham acupuncture group, sham points on each wrist were punctured perpendicularly to a depth of 5 mm. Needles were retained for 30 min with no stimulation during the duration. The postoperative pain scores, PONV, and dose of tramadol were assessed 24 h, 48 h, and 72 h after surgery. Results. A total of 117 patients completed the study. There was no statistically significant difference in baseline data between the two groups ( P > 0.05 ). The VAS pain score of the acupuncture group was lower than that of the sham acupuncture group, and this difference was statistically significant ( P = 0.002 ). There was no difference in pain scores between the two groups during 0–24 h and 48–72 h ( P > 0.05 ). The incidence of vomiting in the acupuncture group was lower than that in the sham acupuncture group during the 0–24 h period (13.8% vs. 28.8%, P = 0.048 ). There was no difference in vomiting, however, during the 24–72 h period ( P > 0.05 ). No significant differences were found in the degree of nausea and the dose of tramadol between the two groups at either time point in the acupuncture group and sham acupuncture group. Conclusion. The use of acupuncture at the P6 acupoint in neurosurgery patients did result in significantly lower pain scores and reduction in the incidence of vomiting after craniotomy. There were no significant side effects. Acupuncture at the P6 acupoint was well tolerated and safe in this patient population.

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