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Acupuncture for Patients With Major Depressive Disorder: An Evidence Map of Randomized Controlled Trials, Systematic Reviews, and Clinical Guidelines

Brain and Behavior, Volume 15, Issue 12, December 2025.
Acupuncture, particularly when combined with antidepressants, may reduce depressive symptom severity and improve comorbid anxiety and sleep disturbances in major depressive disorder. Most studies remain small and methodologically limited, underscoring the need for large, high‐quality multicenter trials.
Han Tang, Yi Gou, Xiao‐yi Hu, Zhen Luo, Wei‐juan Gang, Hong Zhao   +5 more
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Acupuncture's Multisystem Neuroimmunomodulation: Central–Peripheral Interactions in Gastroenteric, Psychiatric, and Chronic Pain Disorders

CNS Neuroscience &Therapeutics, Volume 31, Issue 11, November 2025.
This work elucidates acupuncture's multisystem therapeutic mechanisms through central‐peripheral crosstalk. Using functional gastrointestinal disorders, psychiatric disorders, and chronic pain models, we demonstrate its efficacy in rebalancing gut‐brain signaling, neuroimmune‐endocrine integration, and humoral network modulation.
Lijuan Zhang, Yucai Luo, Ting Wei, Dan Wang, Zhaoxuan He, Lei Lan, Fang Zeng   +6 more
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Acupuncture Versus Standard Medical Care in the Prophylactic Treatment of Migraine: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

European Journal of Neurology, Volume 32, Issue 4, April 2025.
ABSTRACT Background Although innovative pharmacological therapies for migraine prevention are now available, they may not be suitable or effective for all patients due to concerns about tolerability and the varying complexity of the underlying condition.
Francesca Pistoia, Simone Cesarano, Gennaro Saporito, Maria Albanese, Cecilia Lucenti, Secondo Scarsella, Aldo Liguori, Federica Umani Ronchi   +7 more
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Auriculotherapy in prevention of migraine attacks: an open randomized trial

Frontiers in Neurology, 2023
Use of auriculotherapy to prevent episodic migraine pain has seldom been reported. The aim of this open study was to show that three sessions of auriculotherapy, 1 month apart, using semi-permanent needles decrease frequency and intensity of an attack in
Mireille Michel-Cherqui, Mireille Michel-Cherqui, Sabrina Ma, Sabrina Ma, Marguerite d’Ussel, David Ebbo, Antoinette Spassova, Carine Chaix-Couturier, Barbara Szekely, Barbara Szekely, Marc Fischler, Marc Fischler, Nicolas Lemaire, Morgan Le Guen, Morgan Le Guen   +14 more
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The effect of the EXOPULSE Mollii Suit on pain and fibromyalgia‐related symptoms—A randomized sham‐controlled crossover trial

European Journal of Pain, Volume 29, Issue 2, February 2025.
Abstract Background Fibromyalgia pain and related symptoms are poorly managed by approved pharmacological and alternative interventions. This trial aimed to evaluate the effects of the EXOPULSE Mollii Suit—a multisite transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation device—on fibromyalgia pain, fatigue, affective symptoms, disease impact, and quality of ...
Joseph G. Mattar, Moussa A. Chalah, Naoufel Ouerchefani, Marc Sorel, Johan Le Guilloux, Jean‐Pascal Lefaucheur, Georges N. Abi Lahoud, Samar S. Ayache   +7 more
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The Effect of Auriculotherapy on Labor Pain, Length of Active Phase and Episiotomy Rate Among Reproductive Aged Women

Journal of Family and Reproductive Health, 2018
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of auriculotherapy on labor pain, the length of the active phase, and episiotomy rate among reproductive aged Iranian women.
Parvin Abedi, Hoda Rastegar, Mahboobeh Valiani, Najimeh saadati   +3 more
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Bibliometric analysis of auriculotherapy research trends over the past 20 years

Complementary Therapies in Medicine
Objectives: Auriculotherapy has long been used to treat various diseases. We analyzed and visualized auriculotherapy’s geographical distribution, key contributors, and thematic trends over the past 20 years to provide current trends in auriculotherapy ...
Hyonjun Chun, Woo-Chul Shin, Sungjun Joo, Hyungsuk Kim, Jae-Heung Cho, Mi-Yeon Song, Won-Seok Chung   +6 more
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Immediate effects of auriculotherapy on exam anxiety in naturopathy medical students: A randomized controlled trial [PDF]

Journal of Preventive and Complementary Medicine
Background: Exam anxiety is prevalent among students, particularly those in medical fields, and can lead to psychosomatic symptoms. Auriculotherapy, a minimally invasive treatment, may alleviate anxiety by stimulating the vagus and trigeminal nerves ...
Monicaasun M R, Prabu Narasimman, MaheshKumar K, NaveenKumar S   +3 more
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Effect of Auriculotherapy with Vaccaria Seeds on the Anxiety of Female Colposcopy Candidates [PDF]

Majallah-i Zanān, Māmā̓ī va Nāzā̓ī-i Īrān, 2018
Introduction: Anxiety before colposcopy causes pain and discomfort during the procedure. Auriculotherapy could be an effective approach to reduce anxiety.
Samaneh Jouya, Nahid Golmakani, Seyed Reza Mazloum, Hamid Abdi, Zohreh Yousefi   +4 more
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The Effect of Auricular Massage on Naso‐Oral Suctioning Procedural Pain in Premature Neonates: A Randomized Controlled Crossover Study

The Scientific World Journal, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
Background In the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), premature neonates frequently endure painful procedures that can lead to long‐lasting sequelae, underscoring the critical need for safe and effective pain management strategies. Auricular massage has demonstrated significant benefits for children, including anxiety and stress relief.
Reem A. Ali, Roa′a F. Obeidat, Arwa I. Oweis, Setyo Budi Kurniawan   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source