Wirksamkeit der Akupunktur bei der Therapie von idiopathischen Schmeckstörungen: Eine randomisierte Placebo-kontrollierte Studie |
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Authors: | H Brandt B Hauswald H Langer J Gleditsch Th Zahnert |
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Institution: | 1 Klinik und Poliklinik für Hals-, Nasen-, Ohrenheilkunde des Universitätsklinikums Carl Gustav Carus der Technischen Universität Dresden;2 Lehrauftrag für Akupunktur, Ludwig Maximilians-Universität München |
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Abstract: | BackgroundAt present, the state-of-the-art medication in treating idiopathic taste disorder (gustatory dysfunction) is zinc. If zinc medication was unsuccessful, not tolerated or if it is contraindicated the persons affected can hardly be helped.ObjectivesIn a randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial an attempt was made to determine the efficacy of acupuncture.MethodsThe treatment group was treated with acupuncture needles, the placebo group with an inactive acupuncture-laser. Endpoints of the study were changes in the taste test, the quality of life and the severity of symptoms of depression (BDI) as well as mood changes (ZMS). Satisfaction with the success of the respective therapy was also evaluated. Data were collected before and after therapy and again for the treatment group 10 weeks after completion of the treatment period.FindingsTreatment with real acupuncture showed a significant improvement in gustatory function as well as a significant improvement in psychological symptoms. Greater satisfaction with the treatment results was evident in the treatment group. The treatment results of acupuncture remained stable over a period of ten weeks after completion of the treatment.ConclusionAcupuncture was effective in the therapy of idiopathic taste disorders and therefore it is an effective alternative when zinc medication is not tolerated or unsuccessful. But it is also suitable as a therapy of first choice. Acupuncture can be considered as an extension of the therapeutic spectrum in the difficult treatment of taste disorders. |
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Keywords: | Schmecken Geschmack Dysgeusie Schmeckstö rung Geschmacksstö rung Akupunktur Placebo |
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