Das autonome Nervensystem in der Akupunktur für gastrointestinale Dysmotilität: Von anatomischen Erkenntnissen zur klinischen Medizin Abstract The expanding knowledge on the involvement of the autonomic nervous system in regulating digestive tract homeostasis is shedding new light on the therapeutic potential of acupuncture. This review aims to evaluate the effectiveness and autonomic nervous system associated mechanisms of acupuncture in gastrointestinal dysmotility in both laboratory and clinical...Weiterlesen

Die Wirkung der Akupunktur auf die Lebensqualität von Patienten mit Reizdarmsyndrom: Eine systematische Überprüfung und Meta-Analyse Abstract Background Acupuncture has been used to improve the quality of life (QoL) of patients in clinical settings. However, the effect of acupuncture on QoL in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) remains unclear. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to evaluate the...Weiterlesen

Akupunkturgestützte Lebensstilintervention verbessert den Stoffwechselstatus und die spontane Gehirnaktivität von Patienten mit Diabetes mellitus Typ 2: eine randomisierte klinische Studie Abstract Background Aggressive weight management in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus has demonstrated numerous metabolic advantages, however, existing therapies for weight control have not reached satisfactory results. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture in the weight management of type...Weiterlesen

Abstract Background Central obesity is considered as a significant health threat to individuals. Scientific research has demonstrated that intra-abdominal fat accumulation is associated with higher metabolic and cardiovascular disease risks independent of Body Mass Index (BMI). This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of electro-acupuncture in treating central obesity compared with sham acupuncture. Method This was a patient-assessor blinded, randomized, sham-controlled clinical trial....Weiterlesen

Abstract Background Acupuncture has promising effects on diabetes, but there is limited evidence on prediabetes. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect and safety of Zuo’s warming Yang acupuncture therapy on prediabetic patients. Methods Fifty five individuals with prediabetes were recruited for the study. Participants in the non-acupuncture group received a 12-week lifestyle intervention, while those in the acupuncturegroup received the same lifestyle intervention in addition to two...Weiterlesen

Abstract Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture compared to that of parecoxib sodium on postoperative pain (POP), postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), and the Bruggemann Comfort Scale (BCS) in patients following laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). Methods. Eligible patients admitted to the hospital for LC were randomly allocated to either acupuncture or control groups in a 1 : 1 ratio. The subjects in the acupuncture group...Weiterlesen

Abstract BackgroundThe present study aimed to explore the effectiveness of electro-acupuncture (EA) in combination with a local anesthetic used in Western medicine in preventing the side effects of gastroscopy. MethodsA sample group of 150 patients were divided into three groups based on treatment methods: an EA group, a dyclonine hydrochloride mucilage group, and a combined treatment group. In the EA group, EA stimulation was given...Weiterlesen

Abstract The aim of this randomised, placebo-controlled, 3-way blinded study was to determine the effect on GIS symptoms, pain and anxiety of acupressure applied for a total of 12 min, as 3 min at each of the ST25, CV12, TH6, and HT7 acupuncture points, at 0, 4 and 8 h after laparoscopic cholecystectomy operation. The research data were collected using a patient data collection form,...Weiterlesen

Abstract Background: Evidence for treating postprandial distress syndrome with acupuncture is limited. Aim: We aimed to evaluate the feasibility of verum acupuncture versus sham acupuncture in patients with postprandial distress syndrome. Methods: A total of 42 eligible patients were randomly allocated to either verum acupuncture or sham acupuncture groups in a 1:1 ratio. Each patient received 12 sessions over 4 weeks. The primary outcome was...Weiterlesen

Autor: Yinglian Xiao, Yuwen Li, Jianchang Shu, Yan Li Jianming Xu, Jianlin Ren, Deliang Liu, Jiangbin Wang, Liya Zhou, Yanqing Li, Guodou Tang, De’an Tian, Shutian Zhang, Xiaohua Hou, Huahong Wang, Zhaoshen Li, Nonghua Lv, Minhu Chen Abstract Background and aim: The treatment of patients with functional dyspepsia (FD) remains unsatisfactory. We assessed the efficacy of Zhizhu Kuanzhong (ZZKZ) capsule, a traditional Chinese medicine formula, in patients...Weiterlesen