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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2022

The Effect of Auriculotherapy on Situational Anxiety Trigged by Examinations: A Randomized Pilot Trial.

Andreia Vieira, Paula Sousa, Alexandra Moura, Lara Lopes, Cristiane Silva, Nicola Robinson, Jorge Machado, António Moreira

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Article in Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland), 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07125404 (Effectiveness of Low-Level Laser Auriculotherapy in the Treatment of Myogenic Temporomandibular Disorders and Anxiety), which is not on this map. Cited by 3 papers.

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NCT07125404 nanot yet recruitingnot on this mapstarted 2025, after this paper: background citation

Effectiveness of Low-Level Laser Auriculotherapy in the Treatment of Myogenic Temporomandibular Disorders and Anxiety: A Randomized Clinical Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorQuiropraxia y EquilibrioRan2025 to 2026Enrolled32ConditionsTemporomandibular Disorder, Anxiety StateArmsLow-level laser auriculotherapy (LLLT-AT), Sham Low-level laser auriculotherapy (sham LLLT-AT), Myofascial release
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3 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Andreia VieiraICBAS, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of Porto, 4099-002 Porto, Portugal.
Paula SousaICBAS, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of Porto, 4099-002 Porto, Portugal.
Alexandra MouraICBAS, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of Porto, 4099-002 Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0001-9041-5805
Lara LopesICBAS, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of Porto, 4099-002 Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0001-6071-0715
Cristiane SilvaESSSM, Superior Health School of Santa Maria, 4049-024 Porto, Portugal.
Nicola RobinsonLSBA, Institute of Health and Social Care, London South Bank University, London SE1 0AA, UK.ORCID 0000-0001-5256-4527
Jorge MachadoICBAS, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of Porto, 4099-002 Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0003-4570-5445
António MoreiraESDRM, Sport Sciences School of Rio Maior, 2040-413 Rio Maior, Portugal.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAuriculotherapy may activate the parasympathetic nerve system and reduce anxiety levels. Short-term auriculotherapy's effects and safety on university students' anxiety levels was assessed prior to exams.

methodsA randomized, controlled pilot trial was conducted. The day before the exam, university students were randomly allocated to the auriculotherapy group (AA,

resultsA total of 26 students participated in this study and became more anxious as assessed by STAI in TPII (

conclusionsAuriculotherapy appeared safe and effective in reducing anxiety levels before university exams.

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acupressureanxietyauricular pointsauriculotherapybrain modulationparasympathetic nervous systemrandomized controlled trialsalivary cortisol

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PMID36292262
PMCPMC9602153

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