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

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 settings, guiding future studies. Mechanistically, studies with animal models and human subjects demonstrated that acupuncture, as a non-invasive somatosensory stimulation, can help improve gastrointestinal dysmotility via directly modulating the activation of autonomic nervous system. Additionally,...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 effect of acupuncture on the QoL of patients with IBS. Method PubMed, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Embase, and Web of Science were screened from inception to September 2023. RCTs published in English comparing...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 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients by using a randomized, sham-controlled clinical trial design. Methods In this single-blind randomized clinical trial, 102 overweight adult T2DM patients were randomized into two groups. The control group receives diet,...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. One hundred sixty eight participants aged between 18 and 65 years old with BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2 and waist circumference (WC) of men ≥ 90 cm / women ≥ 80 cm were enrolled and allocated to the acupuncture or sham acupuncture group equally. For the acupuncture...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 50-minute sessions of Zuo’s warming Yang acupuncture therapy per week. The primary outcomes measure fasting plasma glucose (FPG), 2-hour postprandial glucose (2hPG), and Glycated hemoglobin determination (HbA1c) after 12 weeks of treatment. Results Both acupuncture group and non-acupuncture group showed significant...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 received acupuncture while those in the control group were injected by parecoxib sodium at their requests. The pain score, PONV score, and BCS were assessed at 0 h, 6 h, 9 h, and 12 h after operation. The primary...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 at the Hegu, Neiguan, and Zusanli acupoints; in the dyclonine hydrochloride mucilage group, patients took 10 mL of dyclonine hydrochloride mucilage orally; in the combined treatment group, prevention of side effects was attempted by administration...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, the Numeric Pain Intensity Scale and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. The patients were evaluated in respect of the time to first flatus and defecation, pain and the State-Trait Anxiety points at 0, 4, and 8...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 the response rate based on the overall treatment effect (OTE) 4 weeks after randomization. Secondary outcomes included dyspepsia symptom severity and adverse events. Results: In each group, 19 patients (91.5%) completed the study. Thirteen patients...Weiterlesen