Tag Archives: auricular acupuncture

Acupuncture reduces depression, pain and the need for citalopram

23/08/2022 Acupuncture Research Comments Off on Acupuncture reduces depression, pain and the need for citalopram

Pub Med

Background: Depression accompanying chronic pain (CP) is one of the most common comorbid psychiatric disorders. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) combined with electroacupuncture at Baihui (GV20) and Yintang (GV29) acupoints compared with citalopram. Methods: Sixty patients with depression and pain comorbidity were enrolled …

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Auricular acupuncture improves dry mouth syndrome

07/02/2022 Acupuncture Research Comments Off on Auricular acupuncture improves dry mouth syndrome

Pub Med

Aims: To investigate the efficacy of applying auricular acupuncture treatment in improving dry mouth in institution-dwelling older adults. Background: Dry mouth (xerostomia) is a common distressing problem in older populations, especially for institution-dwelling older adults that can affect oral health and quality of life. Design: A randomised controlled trial was conducted from December …

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Auricular acupuncture improves treatment-resistant depression

28/10/2021 Acupuncture Research Comments Off on Auricular acupuncture improves treatment-resistant depression

Pub Med

Objective: To explore the neuromechanism of trans-auricular vagus nerve stimulation for treatment-resistant depression based on functional brain network. Methods: Twenty-eight patients with treatment-resistant depression were recruited from the psychiatric clinic or by the advertisement. The patients were treated by taVNS (5 Hz/20 Hz, 4-8 mA) at the auricular concha for 30 min, …

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