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Trial reportPain research & management2020

A Clinical Randomized Controlled Trial of Acupuncture Treatment of Gastroparesis Using Different Acupoints.

Wu Xuefen, Li Ping, Liu Li, Chen Xiaoli, Zenghui Yue

Registry-linked trialOpen access · goldAbstract readMulticenter StudyRandomized Controlled Trial
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Trial report in Pain research & management, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT02594397 (Acupuncture for Diabetic Gastroparalysis), which is not on this map. Cited by 11 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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NCT02594397 naunknown statusnot on this map

Acupuncture for Diabetic Gastroparalysis: a Randomized Controlled Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorThe First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Traditional Chinese MedicineRan2015Enrolled210ConditionsGastroparesis, Diabetes ComplicationsArmsacupoints combination 1, acupoints combination 2, sham acupoints combination
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Wu XuefenCollege of Acu-Moxibustion and Tuina, Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China.ORCID 0000-0002-3973-9596
Li PingCollege of Acu-Moxibustion and Tuina, Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China.
Liu LiCollege of Acu-Moxibustion and Tuina, Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China.
Chen XiaoliCollege of Acu-Moxibustion and Tuina, Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China.
Zenghui YueCollege of Acu-Moxibustion and Tuina, Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China.ORCID 0000-0002-6119-7455
Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: To explore the effect of "selecting acupoints by site" on the synergy effect of "acupoint compatibility" according to the clinical efficacy of acupuncture treatment of patients with gastroparesis. Methods: A total of 99 patients who met the diagnostic criteria for gastroparesis were enrolled in 3 clinical centers and randomly divided into group A (33 cases), group B (33 cases, 1 case of shedding), and group C (33 cases, 1 case of shedding). In group A, acupuncture was performed at Zhongwan (CV 12) and Zusanli (ST 36); in group B, acupuncture was performed at Neiguan (PC 6) and Zusanli (ST 36); in group C, acupuncture was performed at nonacupoint and Zusanli (ST 36). Treatment was performed for 30 minutes every day, 5 days as a course of treatment. There were 2 days off between courses and three courses in total. Differences in a main symptom index of gastroparesis (GCSI) scores, 9 symptom scores, and a health questionnaire (SF-36) were compared between each group before and after treatment and 4 weeks after the end of treatment. The difference of gastric emptying rate was compared before and after treatment. Results: The GCSI scores of each group after treatment and at follow-up were significantly lower than those before treatment ( Conclusion: (1) Acupuncture is an effective method for the treatment of gastroparesis. (2) The combination of Zhongwan (CV 12) with Zusanli (ST 36) showed the most promising effect on relief of the symptoms in patients with gastroparesis. (3) "Selecting acupoints by site" is the key factor affecting the synergy effect of "acupoint compatibility." This trial was registered with the International Center for Clinical Trials (registration no. NCT02594397).

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Acupuncture PointsAcupuncture TherapyAdultFemaleGastroparesisHumansMaleMiddle AgedTreatment Outcome

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