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Effects of Electroacupuncture at ST36 on Visceral Pain and Inflammatory Markers in IBS Rats

Neurogastroenterology &Motility, EarlyView.
Electroacupuncture (EA) at ST36 significantly reduced visceral pain and colonic inflammation in IBS model rats. EA increased pain thresholds, lowered AWR scores, and downregulated key inflammatory mediators (IL‐1β, IL‐6, TNF‐α, TRPV1, NF‐κB). These findings highlight ST36‐targeted EA as a promising therapeutic strategy for IBS visceral hypersensitivity
Ya‐bo Hao, Yan‐lin Liu, Xiao‐mei Wang, Kai Cheng, Qing‐yu Tu, Fei Dai, Xi‐bing Yang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Using the right design controls for acupuncture trials: Methodological rigor and validity in research

Integrative Medicine Research
Acupuncture treatment can be defined as a medical procedure with an acupuncture needle at acupoints. Establishing suitable control settings is essential, based on the target elements of the acupuncture therapy.
Younbyoung Chae, Jun-Hwan Lee, Myeong Soo Lee   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Imaging the functional connectivity of the Periaqueductal Gray during genuine and sham electroacupuncture treatment [PDF]

, 2010
Background Electroacupuncture (EA) is currently one of the most popular acupuncture modalities. However, the continuous stimulation characteristic of EA treatment presents challenges to the use of conventional functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging ...
Cheetham, Alexandra, Gollub, Randy Lyanne, Jensen, Karin B., Kaptchuk, Ted J., Kong, Jian, LaViolette, Peter S., Loiotile, Rita E., Polich, Ginger, Tu, Peichi, Zyloney, Carolyn E.   +9 more
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Effect of Acupuncture vs Sham Procedure on Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Symptoms

JAMA Network Open, 2020
This randomized clinical trial investigates the effect of acupuncture vs a sham procedure or usual care for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy symptoms.
T. Bao, S. Patil, Connie Chen, Iris Zhi, Qing S Li, L. Piulson, J. Mao   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Optimization of photobiomodulation therapy for spinal cord injury: A review

Photochemistry and Photobiology, EarlyView.
Photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy in the red and near‐infrared range can significantly modulate the secondary injury response and promote the reparative and regenerative potential of neural tissue after spinal cord injury (SCI). At present, due to the nature of delivery methods, the most effective dose and irradiance at the injury site to optimize ...
Isabella K. M. Drew, Alan R. Harvey, Vincent P. Wallace, Stuart I. Hodgetts   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

New Development in Sham Acupuncture Needle [PDF]

, 2013
Due to the lack of an appropriate placebo, the general scientific society has questioned studies on the effects of acupuncture. The double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial is said to be the gold standard for showing that a treatment has a specific effect over placebo. But acu‐ puncture treatments undoubtedly involve placebo effects. In order to
openaire   +2 more sources

Cervical epidural catheter for administration of detomidine and morphine in a model of carpal synovitis in the horse

Veterinary Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To determine the analgesic effects of detomidine and morphine administered by cervical epidural catheter (CEC) on a model of thoracic limb pain. Study design Prospective, randomized, blinded crossover study. Animals Five adult horses.
Veronica L. Edwards, Rachel Reed, Michael Perlini, Valerie J. Moorman   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Meta Analysis the Effectiveness of Acupuncture vs Sham Acupuncture on Low Back Pain

, 2021
Nurtama Aditya Nugraha, Bhisma Murti, Hanung Prasetya, Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Hanung Prasetya   +4 more
openalex   +4 more sources

The efficacy of traditional acupuncture on patients with chronic neck pain: study protocol of a randomized controlled trial

Trials, 2017
Background A large number of randomized trials on the use of acupuncture to treat chronic pain have been conducted. However, there is considerable controversy regarding the effectiveness of acupuncture.
Yiling Yang, Xiaoxia Yan, Hongmei Deng, Dian Zeng, Jianpeng Huang, Wenbin Fu, Nenggui Xu, Jianhua Liu   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Types of Control in Acupuncture Clinical Trials Might Affect the Conclusion of the Trials: A Review of Acupuncture on Pain Management [PDF]

, 2016
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Chen, H, Lam, W, LAM, WL, Lao, L, Ng, BF, NING, Z, Yeung, WF, ZHAO, Y, Ziea, ETC   +8 more
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