ArticleEvidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM2020
The Effect of Conduction Exercise and Self-Acupressure in Treatment of Parkinson's Disease: A Pilot Study.
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- Conservative, physical and surgical interventions for managing faecal incontinence and constipation in adults with central neurological diseases.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2024Pooled it
- Intervention components in the self-management of Parkinson's: a mixed-methods synthesis of qualitative and quantitative evidence.BMC health services research · 2024Pooled it
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical effectiveness of self-management interventions in Parkinson's disease.BMC geriatrics · 2022Pooled it
- Effectiveness of therapeutic massage for improving motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in neurology · 2022Pooled it
- Acupuncture-Related Therapies for Parkinson's Disease: A Meta-Analysis and Qualitative Review.Frontiers in aging neuroscience · 2021Pooled it
- Progress in diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson's disease and clinical application and prospect of acupuncture and moxibustion treatment.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Review
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Abstract
introductionParkinson's disease cannot be well treated by conventional medication. Acupuncture and Tai Chi are proven to be effective in relieving symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Traditional Chinese medicine exercises may prove to be an effective complementary therapy.
objectiveTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of conduction exercise and self-acupressure in treating Parkinson's disease.
methodThis study is an accessor- and data analyzer-blind, add-on, randomized, controlled, pilot clinical study. In the treatment group, they were taught to practice conduction exercise and self-acupressure for 8 weeks. No additional treatment was given in the control group. Assessments were done at week 4 and week 8 of the treatment period. The primary outcomes are the total score and domain scores of the Chinese version of 39-item Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire. The secondary outcomes are the total score and domain scores of a custom-designed questionnaire, which is a short form of Nonmotor Symptom Scale.
results22 patients in the treatment group and 14 in the control group continued to the treatment phase. Patients in the treatment group displayed improvement trends in primary and secondary outcomes. Improvements were significant in two areas of a custom-designed questionnaire: total score (
conclusionConduction exercise and self-acupressure were well accepted by and feasible for Parkinson's disease patients. The data generated can be used for the planning of future studies. The exercise regime can be promoted as a home-based, self-practice therapy for Parkinson's disease patients, due to its safety, low cost, and convenience in implementation. This study is registered with the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR-IPR-17011987, on 14 July 2017).
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