Akupunktur lindert Angst und Depression bei Ratten mit Durchfall-dominantem Reizdarmsyndrom über die Darm-Hirn-Achse   Abstract Anxiety and depression frequently occur in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a disordered long-term digestive disease affecting the stomach and intestine. The symptoms include stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhea/constipation, or both. There are four subcategories: irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D), irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C), irritable bowel syndrome with mixed bowel habits (IBS-M), and irritable bowel syndrome undefined subtype (IBS-U). The coexistence of depression with IBS significantly impairs the patient’s quality of life. Although the underlying mechanisms of IBS are still not fully...Weiterlesen

Augenakupunktur-Therapie bei Insomnie: Eine systematische Übersicht und Netzwerk-Meta-Analyse Abstract Objective This study aims to comprehensively evaluate the efficacy and safety of eye acupuncture as a treatment modality for insomnia using advanced network meta-analysis techniques. Methods A systematic and thorough search was performed across eight major databases, spanning from their inception to September 01, 2025, to identify pertinent studies. In accordance with a rigorous screening process, which involved assessing titles, abstracts, and full-text articles, we performed data extraction and quality appraisal. Results A total of 31 studies, which encompassed a diverse range of interventions, were included for detailed analysis and synthesis....Weiterlesen

Wirksamkeit von Akupunktur im Vergleich zu Sham-Akupunktur bei generalisierten Angststörungen: eine Meta-Analyse randomisierter kontrollierter Studien Abstract Objective This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the specific efficacy of acupuncture compared to sham acupuncture in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), beyond nonspecific or placebo effects. Methods We systematically searched PubMed, Web of Science, CNKI, WanFang, VIP, Cochrane Library, ClinicalTrials.gov, and EMBASE from inception to October 2025. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing acupuncture with sham acupuncture in adults diagnosed with GAD were included. Primary outcome was the Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA), with secondary outcomes including Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS), Generalized Anxiety Disorder...Weiterlesen

Klinische Wirksamkeit der differenzierenden Meridianakupunktur bei der Behandlung von hartnäckiger Insomnie auf der Grundlage objektiver Daten: Protokoll für eine multizentrische, einfach verblindete, randomisierte kontrollierte Studie   Abstract Introduction Insomnia, a prevalent sleep disorder, significantly impacts individuals‘ physical and mental well-being. Despite conventional treatments, some patients experience persistent insomnia. Acupuncture, a safe complementary therapy, has been demonstrated to be effective in treating insomnia. Meridian differentiation can enhance acupuncture efficacy by enabling individualised diagnosis. Previous clinical research has indicated that meridian differentiation acupuncture (MA), based on objective data, can notably enhance sleep quality in patients with intractable insomnia. However, small sample sizes...Weiterlesen

Verbesserung der Ergebnisse bei Depressionen von Hämodialysepatienten durch Akupunktur: Eine randomisierte kontrollierte Studie Abstract Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture as a supplementary treatment for mild to moderate depression in hemodialysis patients. Method This multicenter, randomized, controlled, single-masked trial included 64 hemodialysis patients aged 18–75 divided into two groups. One group received genuine acupuncture, while the other received sham acupuncture over 12 weeks. The primary outcome measure was Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD) scores; an inclusion criterion was HAMD scores of 10–23. Secondary outcomes included life quality improvements and changes in biochemical markers, such as serum albumin and hemoglobin...Weiterlesen

Auswirkungen der manuellen Akupunktur im Vergleich zur Scheinakupunktur bei Patienten mit Depressionen nach Schlaganfall: Eine randomisierte klinische Studie Abstract Background Post-stroke depression (PSD) is a prevalent psychiatric complication in stroke patients, severely reducing quality of life and delaying social recovery in stroke survivors. Clinical studies have shown that acupuncture can be used as an alternative approach for PSD. The aim of this study was to examine the safety, efficacy, and electroencephalogram (EEG) mechanism of acupuncture in treating PSD patients. Methods From October 28, 2022 to May 16, 2023, this single-center, single-blind, randomized clinical trial was conducted at the Second Affiliated...Weiterlesen

Offene randomisierte klinische Studie zur Bewertung der Auswirkungen von präoperativer Akupunktur bei Patienten mit starken Angstzuständen vor einer Knie- oder Hüftendoprothetik Abstract Background Preoperative state anxiety is a known predisposing factor for enhanced postoperative pain and hindered recovery following total knee or hip replacement. Acupuncture administered preoperatively has been associated with reduced anxiety in surgical studies, yet evidence of its efficacy in the orthopedic surgical setting is limited. Objective This study investigated the effects of preoperative acupuncture on preoperative anxiety and pain and compared acute postoperative pain between acupuncture and control patient groups. Design Parallel-arm, open-label, randomized controlled trial. Setting...Weiterlesen

Abstract Background To observe the effects of conventional theatre nursing combined with transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) on postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) in elderly total knee arthroplasty (TKA) patients. Methods Forty elderly TKA patients were randomly divided into a conventional nursing (control) group and a TEAS group. Using conventional nursing, TEAS was used to stimulate the „Zusanli“ and „Sanyinjiao“ in the healthy leg of patients in the TEAS group. All patients received mini-mental (MMSE) scores 1 day before surgery (T0) and 1, 3, and 7 days after surgery (T1, T3, T7). Plasma levels of interleukin-1 (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis...Weiterlesen

Abstract ObjectiveAcupuncture, both auricular and somatic, is a widely adopted and well-tolerated treatment for preoperative anxiety. The aim of our study was to compare the effectiveness of acupuncture with pharmacological treatment in reducing preoperative anxiety in patients undergoing cholecystectomy or TEP. Materials and methodsWe randomized 120 patients in a control group PT (where patients underwent pharmacological treatment with Midazolam) and in an acupuncture group (here patients received somatic acupuncture SA and auricular acupuncture AA). Anxiety reduction was measured by intraoperative consumption of Propofol and Fentanyl and preoperatively by the Italian Version of the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory questionnaire (STAI). ResultsPropofol consumption...Weiterlesen

Abstract Importance One of the ordinary manifestations of Parkinson disease (PD) is anxiety, which remains untreated. Anxiety is closely associated with the accelerated progression of PD. Efficacy of acupuncture for anxiety has been reported. However, to date, there are no data on acupuncture’s effectiveness on anxiety for patients with PD. ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of acupuncture vs sham acupuncture for treating anxiety in patients with PD. Design, Setting, and ParticipantsThis is randomized, double-blinded, clinical trial enrolled patients between June 20, 2021, and February 26, 2022. Final follow-up was April 15, 2022. Patients with Parkinson disease and anxiety were allocated randomly (1:1)...Weiterlesen