Intradermale Akupunktur bei mittelschwerer bis schwerer Trockenheit der Augen: eine randomisierte kontrollierte Pilotstudie Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of intradermal acupuncture for the treatment of moderate to severe dry eye disease (DED). Methods Thirty patients with moderate to severe DED were randomly assigned (11) to either the Intradermal Acupuncture Group (IAG) or the Body Acupuncture Group (BAG). Both groups received 12 treatment sessions over four weeks (three times per week). The primary outcome was the Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI). Secondary outcomes included the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for subjective symptoms, quality of...Weiterlesen

Akupunktur bei Retinitis pigmentosa: eine umfassende Übersicht Abstract No notable developments in the existing therapeutic approaches for retinitis pigmentosa (RP) exist to date, leaving many patients seeking alternative treatments. Among these alternatives, acupuncture has gained increasing popularity among physicians due to its perceived effectiveness. Acupuncture has been applied in the treatment of RP and has achieved good therapeutic effects, as reflected in the improvement of vision. However, the mechanisms underlying the efficacy of acupuncture in treating RP remains unclear. This study suggests that acupuncture mainly achieves the goal of treating RP by inhibiting photoreceptor cell death, improving retinal blood flow...Weiterlesen

Studie zur peripher-zentralen Korrelation von Akupunktur bei chronischem Tinnitus Studienprotokoll für eine randomisierte kontrollierte Studie Abstract Purpose (1) Exploring the evaluation and correlation of peripheral central auditory function in patients with chronic tinnitus. (2) Evaluation of the cumulative effect of acupuncture on peripheral central auditory function in patients with chronic tinnitus. Method Our research is structured as a regulated and randomized trial with assessor blinding. Seventy-two participants who qualify with chronic tinnitus will be allocated in a 1:1 ratio to either the acupuncture group or the sham acupuncture group. Additionally, we will recruit 15 healthy individuals as subjects for data...Weiterlesen

Untersuchung der Behandlung von Tinnitus durch Akupunktur in Kombination mit Medizin unter dem Aspekt der Pathophysiologie: Ein Überblick Abstract Tinnitus is a common medical disorder. The risk factors include hearing loss, ototoxic medications, head injuries, and depression. Therefore, ear disorders, anxiety, and depression should be considered in the treatment of tinnitus. Although considerable research has been conducted on the pathogenesis and treatment of tinnitus, there is currently no effective treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a certain effect on tinnitus and a large number of clinical trials have been conducted. Its treatment methods vary and include TCM, acupuncture, and music...Weiterlesen

Auswirkung von Akupunktur auf die Proteomik der Tränen bei Patienten mit trockenem Auge aufgrund von Bildschirmgeräten Abstract Acupuncture is widely used to treat dry eye disease (DED),but its effect has not been reported in treating video display terminal(VDT)-related dry eye, and the mechanism of acupuncture on VDT-related dry eye is also unknown. In our study, the tear proteome wascompared with identifying possible mechanisms and biomarkers forpredicting acupuncture effectiveness in VDT-related dry eye. The resultsshowed that the ocular surface disease index scores were significantlydifferent between the acupuncture group (AC group) and artificial tearsgroup (AT group) at the end of the study,...Weiterlesen

Abstract To investigate the efficacy of laser acupuncture and photobiomodulation therapy in alleviating symptoms among patients diagnosed with Bell’s palsy with duration of greater than 8 weeks. The randomized controlled trial has been performed from May 2021 to April 2023. Patients were eligible who had Bell’s palsy with duration of greater than 8 weeks on out-patient Department of Otorhinolaryngology in Beijing Tongren Hospital. The laser acupuncture group received class IV laser treatment for 3 times per weeks, a total of 72 times. The control group received the same treatment procedure except the laser parameter. The primary outcome measures comprised House-Brackmann facial nerve grading system and electroneurography....Weiterlesen

Etwa jedes 20. Kind in Europa leidet unter einer angeborenen Sehschwäche eines Auges, der sogenannten Amblyopie. Die Standardbehandlung besteht darin, das gesunde Auge zeitweise abzudecken und das kranke zu fordern und zu verbesserten Leistungen zu zwingen. Chinesische Forscher bringen nun eine andere Option ins Spiel: die Akupunktur. Etwa jedes 20. Kind in Europa leidet unter einer angeborenen Sehschwäche eines Auges, der sogenannten Amblyopie. Die Standardbehandlung besteht darin, das gesunde Auge zeitweise abzudecken und das kranke zu fordern und zu verbesserten Leistungen zu zwingen. Chinesische Forscher bringen nun eine andere Option ins Spiel: die Akupunktur. Nach ihren Ergebnissen sind fünf Akupunktursitzungen...Weiterlesen

Acupuncture provides additional benefit in dry eye treatment compared with artificial tears, and is associated with evidence of reduced inflammation. One hundred and fifty participants were treated with artificial tears alone, with eight added sessions of acupuncture, or with additional daily oral herbal medicine (Qi Ju Gan Lu Yin, Lycium Derry and Chrysanthemum Beverage) over a one-month period. The acupuncture points used consisted of five local points around the eyes (Chengqi ST-1, Cuanzhu BL-2, Fengchi GB20, Tai Yang M-HN-9, three tear needles) and three distal points on the limbs (Sanyinjiao SP-6, Hegu L.I.-4, Zusanli ST-36). Participants treated with acupuncture were...Weiterlesen

Abstract OBJECTIVE: To compare the differences in the clinical therapeutic effects on early age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in the treatment between emayaoling acupuncture technique and regular acupuncture. METHODS: A total of 110 patients of AMD were randomized into an observation group (55 cases, 73 eyes) and a control group (55 cases, 76 eyes). In the observation group, acupuncture was applied at Cuanzhu (BL 2) and Yiming (EX-HN 14). The needles were retained for 30 min. Additionally, Ganshu (BL 18), Pishu (BL 20) and Shenshu (BL 23) were stimulated with quick needling technique. Emayaoling needling technique was applied. The needle was rotated with...Weiterlesen

Acupuncture and herbs improve eyesight for patients with diabetic retinopathy. In a controlled clinical trial, Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine ophthalmology department researchers determined that herbal medicine monotherapy benefits vision. The addition of acupuncture to the treatment protocol significantly improved patient outcomes. Diabetic retinopathy patients receiving acupuncture and herbal medicine demonstrated significant improvements in visual acuity. Also, patients demonstrated improvements in the health of the retina; there were reductions in ocular microaneurysms, hard exudate, cotton wool spots, retinal bleeding, edema, and leaking blood vessels. [1] Before and after treatment, the data was verified with visual acuity tests (with...Weiterlesen