Clinical observation on electroacupuncture plus hydro-acupuncture for low back pain caused by compression fractures

Objective

To observe the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) at Jiaji (EX-B 2) points plus hydro-acupuncture with sinomenine hydrochloride for low back pain caused by compression fractures in the elderly.

Methods

Ninety-five elderly in-patients with low back pain caused by compression fractures were randomly divided into an observation group and an EA group according to the visit sequence. Both groups received the same basic treatment. In the EA group, 48 cases were treated with EA at Jiaji (EX-B 2) points plus the basic therapy; 47 cases in the observation group received the basic treatment plus EA and hydro-acupuncture with sinomenine hydrochloride at Jiaji (EX-B 2) points. The levels of osteoprotegerin (OPG) and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) in peripheral blood were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) before and at the 21st day of treatment in both groups. Oswestry disability index (ODI) and visual analog scale (VAS) scores were used to analyze the clinical efficacy.

Results

After treatment, the OPG content in the observation group was higher with statistical significance compared with that before treatment in the observation group and after the treatment in the EA group, respectively (both P<0.05); the content of IL-1β, ODI and VAS scores were lower than those before treatment in the observation group and after treatment in the EA group with statistical significances (all P<0.05).

Conclusion

The combination of EA and hydro-acupuncture with sinomenine hydrochloride at Jiaji (EX-B 2) points is effective for low back pain caused by compression fractures in the elderly, and is superior to EA at Jiaji (EX-B 2) points alone.

     

Therapeutic efficacy observation on combining acupuncture and chinese herbal fumigation for cervical radiculopathy

Objective： To observe the clinical effect of needling eight neck points and Chinese herbal fumigation for cervical radiculopathy. Methods： A total of 85 cases who met the inclusion criteria of cervical radiculopathy were allocated into a Jiaji （EX-B 2） points group, an eight neck points group and a comprehensive therapy group according to single-blind randomized controlled trial design. The 27 cases in the Jiaji （EX-B 2） points group were treated with needling cervical Jiaji （EX-B 2） points. The 28 cases in the eight neck points group were treated with needling the eight neck points. The 30 cases in the comprehensive therapy group were treated with needling the eight neck points coupled with Chinese herbal fumigation over the affected area. Before and after treatment, the symptoms of traditional Chinese medicine （TCM） were graded and the short-form McGill pain questionnaire （SF-MQP） was employed to test pain rating index （PRI）, visual analogue scale （VAS） and present pain intensity （PPI）. In addition, therapeutic efficacies were compared among three groups. Results： After treatment, all SF-MPO, scores in three groups were significantly reduced, and there were inter-group statistical significant in comparison of scores differences between before and after treatment （P〈O.01）; there were inter-group statistical differences in the total effective rate （P〈O.05）. Conclusion： Needling the cervical Jiaji （EX-B 2） points and eight neck points can both alleviate pain in cervical radiculopathy patient. However, combining needling the eight neck points and Chinese herbal fumigation can obtain the better effect.     

电针夹脊穴对海洛因依赖者心理渴求及血浆β-EP、Dyn-A的影响*

目的：研究电针夹脊穴干预海洛因依赖者心理渴求的临床效应及对血浆β-EP、Dyn的影响。 方法：将120例海洛因依赖者随机分为4组：针刺1组（夹脊穴、肾俞）、针刺2组（四肢穴）、模拟组和对照组,采用心理渴求程度VAS量表评定心理渴求程度变化,采用放射免疫法检测血浆β-EP、Dyn治疗前后的变化。 结果：针刺1组、针刺2组心理渴求程度VAS积分明显低于对照组和模拟组(p<0.05, p<0.01),针刺1组与针刺2组之间具有统计学差异(p<0.05),针刺1组、针刺2组血浆β-EP、Dyn水平均有所上升,与对照组和模拟组相比均有显著性差异（p<0.01、p<0.05）。针刺1组和针刺2组的β-EP之间无显著性差异（p>0.05）,针刺1组和针刺2组的Dyn水平相比具有显著性差异（p<0.05）。 结论：电针夹脊穴可明显抑制心理渴求,降低复吸率。其机制可能与增加血浆β-EP的含量,尤其是促进血浆Dyn的增加有关。     

Therapeutic Observation of Point-towards-point Electroacupuncture for Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy简

Objective： To compare the therapeutic efficacies of point-towards-point electroacupuncture（EA）, EA with Jiaji points（EX-B 2）, and Jing Fu Kang in treating cervical spondylotic radiculopathy（CSR）, and to explore the optimal treatment protocol. Methods： Totally 160 patients with CSR were randomized into three groups： a point-towards-point group（n=60） treated with EA with point-towards-point method; a Jiaji group（n=60） treated with EA at cervical Jiaji（EX-B 2） points; a medicine group（n=40） treated with oral administration of Jing Fu Kang alone. The clinical efficacies were compared afterwards. Results： After treatment, the recovery rate and total effective rate of the point-towards-point group were significantly better than that of the Jiaji group and medicine group（both P〈0.01）. After 1-week treatment, the symptom and function score of the point-towards-point group was significantly better than that of the Jiaji group and medicine group（both P〈0.01）; the point-towards-point group and Jiaji group both achieved significant improvements in the symptom and function score（P〈0.01, P〈0.05）. After 2-week treatment, the three groups all achieved marked improvements in the symptom and function score（P〈0.01）. At the end of treatment, in comparing the symptom and function score, the point-towards-point group was significantly different from the medicine group（P〈0.01） and Jiaji group（P〈0.05）; the difference between the Jiaji group and medicine group was also statistically significant（P〈0.05）. Conclusion： Point-towards-point EA can rapidly improve the symptoms and function of CSR patients, and it＇s superior to EA at Jiaji（EX-B 2） and oral administration of Jing Fu Kang in comparing the clinical efficacy.     

电针治疗吸毒者脱毒后焦虑抑郁情绪临床观察

目的研究电针对海洛因依赖者脱毒后焦虑抑郁情绪的干预效应。方法将120例海洛因依赖者随机分为4组:针刺1组(夹脊穴、肾俞)、针刺2组(四肢穴)、模拟组和对照组,采用SAS和SDS观察治疗前及治疗4、8、10星期的变化。结果在治疗4、8、10星期,针刺1组、针刺2组的SAS、SDS积分与对照组相比差异均有统计学意义(P<0.01,P<0.05)。针刺1组与针刺2组的SAS差异有统计学意义,而SDS积分差异则无统计学意义。结论电针可明显改善吸毒者急性脱毒后的焦虑和抑郁情绪,电针夹脊穴在改善焦虑症状方面明显优于四肢穴位,在改善抑郁症状方面与四肢穴比较差异无统计学意义。     

Treatment of herpes zoster with electroacupuncture plus collateral-pricking and cupping therapy

Objective： To observe the clinical effect of electroacupuncture （EA） plus collateral-pricking and cupping therapy for herpes zoster. Methods： Fifty-three cases with herpes zoster were randomly divided into two groups. Thirty-one cases in the treatment group were treated with EA at Jiaji （EX-B 2） points plus local collateral-pricking and cupping therapy. Twenty-two cases in the control group were treated with oral administration of VaLacido~;ir Hvdrochloride and Indomethaci~. Results： The curative and remarkable effective rate was 93.5% in the treatment group and 72.7% in the control group. The difference between the two groups was statistically significant （P〈0.01）, indicating that EA plus collateral-pricking and cupping therapy is better than Western medications in the clinical effects for herpes zoster. Conclusion： The EA plus collateral-pricking and cupping method is an effective therapy for herpes zoster.     

电针夹脊穴配合中药治疗带状疱疹疗效观察(英文)

目的:观察电针夹脊穴配合中药治疗带状疱疹的临床疗效。方法:将62例患者随机分为治疗组和对照组,治疗组予电针夹脊穴配合中药辨证治疗,对照组采用口服阿昔洛韦片抗病毒和甲钴胺营养神经、皮疹外涂阿昔洛韦软膏治疗;治疗2星期后比较两组疗效。结果:治疗组治疗1星期后疗效显著优于对照组(P<0.01),治疗2星期后两组疗效亦有差异(P<0.05)。结论:电针夹脊穴配合中药治疗带状疱疹疗效优于西医抗病毒、营养神经的治疗。     

Clinical study on electroacupuncture for post-withdrawal anxiety-depression mood in heroin addicts

目的：研究电针对海洛因依赖者脱毒后焦虑抑郁情绪的干预效应。方法：将120例海洛因依赖者按随机数字表法随机分入针刺1组（夹脊穴、肾俞）、针刺2组（四肢穴）、模拟组和对照组,观察治疗前及治疗4、8、10星期SAS和sDs的变化。结果：在治疗4、8、10星期,针刺1组、针刺2组的SAS、SDS积分与对照组相比,差异均有统计学意义（P＜0．01,P〈0．05）。针刺1组与针刺2组的SAS差异有统计学意义,而SDS积分差异无统计学意义。结论：电针可明显改善吸毒者脱毒后的焦虑和抑郁情绪,电针夹脊穴在改善焦虑症状方面明显优于四肢穴位,在改割印郁症状方面与四肢穴比较差异无统计学意义。     

Clinical observation on Dong’s extraordinary points for tinnitus due to cervical spondylosis

Objective： To observe the clinical efficacy of Dong＇s extraordinary points in treating tinnitus due to cervical spondylosis. Methods： Totally 140 eligible subjects diagnosed with tinnitus due to cervical spondylosis were randomized into two groups, seventy in the treatment group were intervened by acupuncture at Dong＇s extraordinary points; seventy in the control group were intervened by acupuncture at cervical Jiaji （EX-B 2） and distal points on limbs. Therapeutic efficacy was observed after a treatment course. Results： The total effective rate was 95.7% in the treatment group versus 85.7% in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant （P〈0.05）. Conclusion： Compared to traditional point selection, acupuncture at Dong＇s extraordinary points has advantages of fewer points, less pain, faster effect, and better therapeutic efficacy.     

针刺治疗海洛因依赖者稽延性戒断症状疗效观察(英文)

目的:通过针刺不同穴位,观察和分析其对海洛因依赖者稽延性戒断症状的干预效果,为筛选针刺治疗本症的特异穴位提供临床依据。方法:将符合纳入标准的60例男性海洛因依赖者随机分为3组,即内关组、神门组和对照组,分别在治疗前、治疗过程中及治疗3星期后采用稽延性戒断症状评分量表和汉密尔顿焦虑量表(Hamilton Anxiety Scale,HAMA)进行测定,观察其变化。结果:在控制稽延性戒断症状上,内关组、神门组与对照组相比有统计学差异(P<0.01, P<0.05);但内关组、神门组之间差异没有统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:针刺可缓解海洛因依赖者稽延期戒断症状和精神焦虑症状,内关穴与神门穴具有同样显著疗效,但神门穴对于心神的异常具有更快更好的显效趋势。     

Therapeutic efficacy observation on electroacupuncture of different frequencies for the third lumbar transverse process syndrome

Objective:To observe the clinical effect of electroacupuncture(EA)of different frequencies for the third lumbar transverse process syndrome.Methods:A total of 80 cases with the 3rd lumbar transverse process syndrome were randomized into two groups,40 in each group.Ashi points were connected with K8832-T treatment device in the medium-frequency electroacupuncture(EA)group,whereas Ashi points were connected with G6805-2 electric stimulator in the traditional EA group.The curative effects were evaluated after 10 treatment sessions.Results:The therapeutic efficacy in the medium-frequency EA group was significantly better than that of the traditional EA group(P<0.05).In addition,the improvement of VAS scores in the medium-frequency EA group was more notable than that of the traditional EA group(P<0.05).Conclusion:The medium-frequency EA is an easy and effective therapy for the 3rd lumbar transverse process syndrome and therefore worth popularizing to benefit the patients.     

电针夹脊穴干预海洛因依赖者稽延性戒断症状的临床观察

目的:研究电针夹脊穴对海洛因依赖者稽延性戒断症状的干预效应.方法:将120例海洛因依赖者随机分为4组:针刺1组(夹脊穴、肾俞)、针刺2组(四肢穴)、模拟组和对照组,采用稽延性戒断症状评分量表、汉密尔顿焦虑量表(HAMA)和抑郁自评量表积分(SDS)观察治疗前、治疗4、8、10周的变化.结果:在治疗4、8、10周,针刺1组、针刺2组的稽延性戒断症状和HAMA、SDS与对照组相比差异均有非常显著性意义(P＜0.01).结论:电针可明显改善稽延性戒断症状,减轻焦虑和抑郁情绪.电针夹脊穴明显优于四肢穴位.     

Clinical observation on acupuncture at Jiaji (EX-B 2) points plus tuina in treating thoracic facet joint disorder

Objective

To observe the clinical effects of acupuncture at Jiaji (EX-B 2) points plus tuina manipulation for thoracic facet joint disorder, and get new clinical evidence for treatment of thoracic facet joint disorder.

Methods

Totally 106 patients with thoracic facet joint disorder were randomly allocated into an observation group and a control group based on the random number table. Patients in the control group were treated by tuina manipulation, while those in the observation group were treated by acupuncture at Jiaji (EX-B 2) points before tuina manipulation. Patients in the two groups were treated once a day. The improvements of signs and symptoms and the efficacy were observed after 3 treatments.

Results

After treatment, there were intra-group statistical differences in scores of 8 signs and symptoms in both groups (P<0.01); the score of each item in the observation group was lower than that in the control group, and there was statistical significance in the inter-group difference (P<0.05). The cure rate of the observation group was 50.9%, versus 26.4% in the control group, and there was a significant difference between the two groups (P<0.05).

Conclusion

In treating thoracic facet joint disorder, acupuncture plus tuina manipulation can restore the biomechanical balance of thoracic vertebrae, fully maximized the combined effect, and significantly improve the clinical efficacy.

     

针刺治疗慢性疲劳综合征临床观察(英文)

目的:观察针刺治疗慢性疲劳综合征(Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,CFS)患者的临床疗效及对其焦虑状态的影响。方法:将90例符合纳入标准的患者随机分为2组,治疗组45例,采用针刺治疗;对照组45例,采用药物治疗。采用焦虑自评量表(Self-ratingAnxietyScale,SAS)对两组患者治疗前后的焦虑状态进行评价。结果:两组患者治疗后SAS评分较同组治疗前均有降低(P<0.01)。两组治疗后SAS评分比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:针刺和药物治疗均能改善CFS患者的焦虑症状。     

针灸对海洛因依赖者睡眠障碍和焦虑情绪的影响

目的:观察针灸对海洛因依赖者睡眠障碍和焦虑情绪的影响.方法:将62例男性海洛因依赖者按随机数字表随机分为2组,针灸组35例,采用针刺百会、内关、神门,艾灸足三里治疗.对照组27例,不接受任何治疗措施.观察8星期后统计疗效.结果:治疗后,两组依赖者焦虑总分及标准分均较治疗前有所下降,但仅针灸组与治疗前有统计学差异(P＜0.05);两组焦虑总分及标准分虽无统计学差异,但针灸组标准分达到常模水平.治疗后,对照组仅入睡所需时间明显改善(P＜0.05),而针灸组睡眠障碍症状均明显改善(P＜0.05),且实际睡眠时间改善程度优于对照组(P＜0.05),PSQJ总分下降到常模水平以下.结论:针灸对海洛因依赖者睡眠障碍、焦虑情绪都具有改善作用.     

针刺夹脊穴对海洛因依赖者稽延性戒断症状疗效观察

目的观察和分析针刺T5夹脊穴对海洛因戒断者稽延性戒断症状的干预效果,为临床筛选针刺治疗海洛因依赖稽延性症状的特异穴位。方法将40例脱毒治疗后男性海洛因依赖者随机分为对照组（不予治疗）、针剌组（T6夹脊穴）,治疗4星期,每星期3次。采用稽延性戒断症状评分量表观察患者治疗前及治疗4星期后的变化。结果在改善稽延性戒断症状方面,针刺组明显优于对照组（P〈0．01）。结论针刺T。夹脊穴可改善海洛因依赖者的稽延性戒断症状。     

Effectiveness of electroacupuncture at Jiaji acupoints(EX-B 2), plus moxibustion and intermediate on postherpetic neuralgia: a randomized controlled trial

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effectiveness of electroacupuncture at Jiaji acupoints(EX-B 2) plus moxibustion and intermediate frequency on postherpetic neuralgia(PHN).METHODS: A total of 140 outpatients who satisfied the inclusion criteria and volunteered for this treatment were randomly divided into treatment(n =70) and control(n = 70) groups. Both groups received a localized lesion area and electroacupuncture treatment combined with moxibustion and intermediate frequency. The treatment group(TG) increased acupuncture at Jiaji acupoints(EX-B 2) and electroacupuncture. Pain and anxiety were assessed before and after 5, 10, 15, and 20 treatments by using visual pain simulation score(VAS) and Hamilton anxiety scale(HAMA), respectively. Clinical efficacy was also evaluated.RESULTS: The baseline between the two groups did not significantly differ(P 0.05). The VAS and HAMA scores of the two groups after treatment significantly decreased compared with those of various treatment stages(P 0.05). The HAMA score(P 0.01) of TG was lower than that of the control group(CG). The VAS score of TG was lower than that of CG in the 5th and 10th treatments(P 0.01).In the 15 th and 10 th scores, CG was also superior to TG(P 0.05).CONCLUSION: The combined treatment of electroacupuncture at Jiaji acupoints(EX-B 2), moxibustion, and intermediate frequency can relieve the pain and anxiety symptoms of PHN. The efficacy of the combined treatment was superior to traditional acupuncture.     

Electroacupuncture in treating depression: A randomized controlled study

Objective: To observe the clinical efficacy of electroacupuncture in treating depression. Methods: By a randomized controlled study method, sixty patients with depression were randomized into an electroacupuncture group and a medication group, 30 in each. The electroacupuncture group was treated with electroacupuncture, and the medication group was orally administrated Paroxetine tablets. They were evaluated by using Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD) before and after treatments and the safety was also assessed. Results: The total effective rate was 83.3% in the electroacupuncture group versus 60.0% in the medication group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). The electroacupuncture group was superior to the medication group in comparing the improvement of HAMD scores after treatment (P<0.05). Conclusion: Electroacupuncture is an effective approach in treating depression.     

Observation on therapeutic effect of aligned acupuncture for lumbar intervertebral disc herniation

Objective

To observe the clinical effects of aligned needling therapy for lumbar intervertebral disc herniation (LIDH).

Methods

A total of 80 cases with LIDH in conformity with the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into a treatment group or a control group by their visit order, 40 cases in each group. The points from the Governor Vessel, L1-L5 Jiaji (EX-B 2) points, from the first lateral line of the Bladder Meridian, Huantiao (GB 30), Weizhong (BL 40) and Yanglingquan (GB 34) were selected for acupuncture in the treatment group. Shenshu (BL 23), Dachangshu (BL 25), Ashi (Extra) points and Weizhong (BL 40) were used for routine acupuncture in the control group. The clinical effects of the two groups after 2-course treatments and recurrence rates three months later were observed. The pain severity before and after treatments was assessed by visual analog scale (VAS). The improvement of the patient’s pathological situation was evaluated by the performance assessment of lumbar disease treatment from Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA).

Results

After the treatment for two courses, there was no dropped-out case in the two groups. The curative rates and total effective rates were respectively 32.5% and 92.5% in the treatment group versus respectively 12.5% and 82.5% in the control group. The differences in the curative rates and total effective rates between the two groups were statistically significant (both P<0.01). After the treatment, VAS and JOA scores remarkably declined in the patients of the two groups, with statistical differences in comparison with those of the same group before treatment (both P<0.05). In follow-up check of three months, the recurrence rate was 10.7% in the cured and remarkably effective cases in the treatment group and was 29.4% in the control group. The recurrence rates of the two groups were statistically different (P<0.05).

Conclusion

The aligned needling technique is remarkable in the clinical effects, obvious in the analgesic effects and low in the recurrence rate in the treatment of LIDH.

     

Effect of electroacupuncture and herbal cake-partitioned moxibustion on anxiety and depression in patients with crohn’s disease in remission

Objective

To observe the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) and herbal cake-partitioned moxibustion on anxiety and depression in patients with Crohn’s disease (CD) in remission.

Methods

Sixty CD cases were randomly allocated into an EA group (n=30) and an herbal cake-partitioned moxibustion group (n=30) using the random number table by the ratio of 1:1. In addition, 30 healthy subjects were included in a control group. Bilateral Tianshu (ST 25), Qihai (CV 6) and Zhongwan (CV 12) were used in the EA and herbal cakepartitioned moxibustion groups. The treatment was done 3 times a week, for a total of 12 weeks. The efficacy was evaluated using self-rating anxiety scale (SAS), self-rating depression scale (SDS) and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) symptom scores.

Results

Before treatment, the SAS and SDS scores in CD patients were remarkably higher than those in healthy subjects. After EA or herbal cake-partitioned moxibustion treatment, the SAS and SDS scores were significantly decreased in both groups, showing significant intra-group differences (P<0.05); the symptom scores of abdominal pain (severity, frequency and duration), bowel sounds/flatus and general fatigue were significantly decreased, showing significant intra-group differences (P<0.05); however, there were no between-group statistical differences (P>0.05).

Conclusion

Both EA and herbal cake-partitioned moxibustion can significantly decrease abnormally high SAS and SDS scores in CD patients as well as TCM symptom scores. The two therapies share similar effects in alleviating common symptoms and improving anxiety and depression.