Objective: Acupuncture, 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 methods: We randomized 120 patients in a control group …
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ABSTRACT: The aim of the present study was to analyze the effects of a Qigong exercise program on the severity of the menopausal symptoms and health-related quality of life of community-dwelling postmenopausal women. This was done by means of a randomized clinical trial with a sample of 125 women who …
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Purpose: Although studies on the improvement of pain after exercise are increasingly diverse, whether Tai Chi Quan can improve the pressure pain thresholds remains unknown. This study was to observe the effect of Tai Chi Quan on the pressure pain thresholds of lower back muscles in healthy women. Patients and methods: This …
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Objective: To observe the effect of electroacupuncture on motor function and muscle state in patients with primary osteoporosis. Methods: A total of 60 female patients with primary osteoporosis were randomized into an observation group (30 cases, 1 case dropped off) and a control group (30 cases, 1 case dropped off). On the …
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Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of auriculotherapy on the intensity of physical and mood of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms. Design: Single-blind randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Setting: Federal University of Parana, Curitiba, Brazil. Intervention: Ninety-one women were randomly assigned to auriculotherapy, placebo and control groups. The intervention was 8 weeks long, done …
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Objective: To evaluate the immediate and long-term effects of 12 weeks of Tai Chi training on dynamic balance and disease severity among individuals with cerebellar ataxia. Design: An assessor-blinded, two-arm, parallel-group randomized-controlled trial was conducted among 24 participants with cerebellar ataxia. Participants were randomized to receive either Tai Chi intervention (n = 12) …
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Objective: To compare the clinical therapeutic effect and the impacts on recurrence rate on chronic spontaneous urticaria between the combined treatment of bloodletting therapy and auricular point sticking on the base of xuanfu theory and the oral solution of levocetirizine hydrochloride. Methods: A total of 86 patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria were randomized into …
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Objective: To observe the effect of conventional ovulation induction protocol and acupuncture combined with conventional ovulation induction protocol on pregnancy outcomes of frozen embryo transfer in patients with anovulatory infertility. Methods: A total of 60 patients with anovulatory infertility were randomized into an observation group and a control group, 30 cases in …
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Introduction: Currently, infertility is a main concern, and it is estimated that 15% of couples are considered infertile. Conventional therapies such as vitamins, antioxidants and supplements have been used widely, but they may not be sufficiently effective. This study evaluated the effect of laser acupuncture on semen parameters in infertile patients …
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Objective: To observe the effect of electroacupuncture on motor function and muscle state in patients with primary osteoporosis. Methods: A total of 60 female patients with primary osteoporosis were randomized into an observation group (30 cases, 1 case dropped off) and a control group (30 cases, 1 case dropped off). On the …
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