针灸治疗类风湿性关节炎研究思路探讨

针对目前针灸治疗类风湿性关节炎的研究现状，对今后的研究提出如下建议；（1）必须加强临床研究设计的科学性；（2）动物模型的选择不必局限于佐剂性关节炎；（3）应注重对关节滑膜影响的研究；（4）应注重对关节内细胞因子调节作用的研究；（5）从免疫-神经-内分泌网络综合调节的角度探讨针灸治疗类风湿性关节炎的机理。

Approach to Thinking of Study on Acupuncture and Moxibustion Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Based on present situation of study on acupuncture and moxibustion treatment of rheumatoid arthritis(RA),the authors offer the following proposals for study ahead: (1)Must strengthen scientific design of clinical study; (2)Selection of animal model should not limit to adjuvant arthritis; (3)Should pay attention to study on articular synovium; (4)Should pay attention to study on regulating action of cytokines in joints; (5)Explore mechanisms of acupuncture and moxibustion in treatment of RA from the view of comprehensive regulation of immuno nerve endocrine network.