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Li HY, Zhang H. Analysis on the location of scalp acupuncture lines based on the 2021 version of Standardized Manipulations of Acupuncture and Moxibustion--Part 2: Scalp Acupuncture. Zhen Ci Yan Jiu 2024; 49:544-550. [PMID: 38764127 DOI: 10.13702/j.1000-0607.20230056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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In order to better promote the popularization and application of the national standard of Standardized Manipulations of Acupuncture and Moxibustion--Part 2: Scalp Acupuncture (GB/T 21709.2-2021), and to provide reference for the improvement and formulation of the next version, in the present paper, the differences about the position descriptions of two scalp acupuncture lines Dingnie Qianxiexian (anterior oblique line of vertex-temporal, MS6) and Dingpangxian 1 (lateral line 1 of vertex, MS8) between the new (GB/T 21709.2-2021) and old (GB/T 21709.2-2008) versions of the national standards as well as the International Standard Proposal of Scalp Acupuncture Point were compared, and the disputes still existing in the 2021 version were discussed. Although the 2021 version has made relevant amendments in some controversial or non-standard contents in the 2008 version, there are still some inappropriate contents. Firstly, only the relevant revision in the attached figure 3 was mentioned in the preface, without mention of the word revision about MS6 in both English and Chinese, but actually "Chengguang" (BL6) has been changed to "Tongtian" (BL7). Secondly, The attached figure does not match the word description. There is a revision in the attached figure and text at the same time, in which the text description of Qianding (GV21) of the MS6 has not been revised, but the front Shencong (EX-HN1) in the attached figure has been changed to GV21, which is obviously inconsistent with the positioning of the MS6 according to the WHO international standard, and the basis for the revision is not known. These revisions of the 2021 version of national standard on the position of the two scalp acupoint lines in the 2008 version are inconsistent, which may make many colleagues in the acupuncture field confused. Thus, further revision is necessary.
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- Hang-Yu Li
- College of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Tuina, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China
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- College of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Tuina, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China.
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Zhang D, Dong X, Li X, Yang Y, Li H, Hong Y, Yang G, Kong X, Wang X, Ma X. Moxibustion ameliorates chronic inflammatory visceral pain via spinal circRNA-miRNA-mRNA networks: a central mechanism study. Mol Brain 2024; 17:23. [PMID: 38750560 PMCID: PMC11097453 DOI: 10.1186/s13041-024-01093-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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This study aimed to unveil the central mechanism of moxibustion treating chronic inflammatory visceral pain (CIVP) from the angle of circRNA-miRNA-mRNA networks in the spinal cord. The rat CIVP model was established using a mixture of 5% (w/v) 2,4,6-trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid and 50% ethanol at a volume ratio of 2:1 via enema. Rats in the moxibustion group received herb-partitioned moxibustion at Tianshu (ST25, bilateral) and Qihai (CV6) points. The abdominal withdrawal reflex (AWR), mechanical withdrawal threshold (MWT), and thermal withdrawal latency (TWL) were adopted for pain behavior observation and pain sensitivity assessment. The circRNA, miRNA, and mRNA expression profiles were detected using the high-throughput sequencing technique. Relevant databases and bioinformatics analysis methods were used to screen for differentially expressed (DE) RNAs and build a circRNA-miRNA-mRNA (competing endogenous RNA) ceRNA regulatory network. The real-time quantitative PCR was employed to verify the sequencing result. CIVP rat models had a significantly higher AWR and lower TWL and MWT than normal rats. Between normal and model rats, there were 103 DE-circRNAs, 16 DE-miRNAs, and 397 DE-mRNAs in the spinal cord. Compared with the model group, the moxibustion group had a lower AWR and higher TWL and MWT; between these two groups, there were 118 DE-circRNAs, 15 DE-miRNAs, and 804 DE-mRNAs in the spinal cord. Two ceRNA networks were chosen to be verified. As a result, moxibustion's analgesic effect on visceral pain in CIVP rats may be associated with regulating the circRNA_02767/rno-miR-483-3p/Gfap network in the spinal cord and improving central sensitization.
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- Dan Zhang
- Laboratory of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Immunology, Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridian, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200030, China
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- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200437, China
- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Xi'an Hospital of Encephalopathy, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Shanghai Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200071, China
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- Laboratory of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Immunology, Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridian, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200030, China
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- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200437, China
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- Laboratory of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Immunology, Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridian, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200030, China
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- Laboratory of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Immunology, Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridian, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200030, China
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- Laboratory of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Immunology, Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridian, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200030, China
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- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200437, China.
- Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology, Eye & ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200031, China.
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- Laboratory of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Immunology, Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridian, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200030, China.
- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200437, China.
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Xu Y, Yu J, Shen R, Shan X, Zhou W, Wang J. Comparison efficacy and safety of acupuncture and moxibustion therapies in breast cancer-related lymphedema: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0303513. [PMID: 38743748 PMCID: PMC11093363 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0303513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Although several acupuncture and moxibustion therapies have been tested in managing breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL), there is little consensus regarding the best options for treating this condition. This systematic review and network meta-analysis compared the efficacy of various acupuncture and/or moxibustion therapies for BCRL. METHODS Seven databases and two clinical registration centers were searched from their inception to December 1st, 2023. The Cochrane Collaboration risk-of-bias assessment tool evaluated the quality of included RCTs. A pairwise meta-analysis was performed in STATA 16.0, while a network meta-analysis was performed in R 4.2.2. RESULTS 18 studies were included in this analysis. Our results showed that acupuncture and moxibustion methods had great advantages in improving BCRL of patients with breast cancer. In particular, needle-warming moxibustion (NWM) could be the optimal acupuncture and moxibustion method for improving clinical effectiveness and reducing the degree of swelling of affected limbs. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that NWM has great potential in treating BCRL. It may reduce arm circumference, lower swelling levels, and improve clinical effectiveness. Nevertheless, more multi-center, high-quality, and large sample RCTs will be needed in the future.
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- Yawen Xu
- School of Nursing, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Nursing, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Nursing, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Nursing, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Nursing, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Nursing, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Zhang Q, Meng X, Huang S, Huang L, Wu L, Zhou Z. [Rules of acupoint selection and pattern-acupoint relationship in treatment with acupuncture and moxibustion for endometriosis based on complex network analysis technology]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2024; 44:602-10. [PMID: 38764113 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230724-k0003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the rules of acupoint selection and pattern-acupoint relationship in treatment with acupuncture and moxibustion for endometriosis (EMs) based on complex network analysis technology. METHODS The articles for clinical trial of EMs treated with acupuncture and moxibustion were searched from CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, SinoMed, PubMed, EMbase and Cochrane Library from the inception of the databases to December 14, 2022. Using Microsoft Excel 2019 software, the database was established to collect the use frequency of acupoint, meridian tropism, location and pattern-acupoint relationship. SPSS Modeler 18.0 Apriori algorithm was adopted to conduct the association rule analysis, Cytoscape3.7.2 software was used to plot the complex co-occurrence network map; and SPSS Statistics 26.0 was adopted to perform hierarchical cluster analysis on high-frequency acupoints and a tree diagram was drawn. RESULTS A total of 163 articles were included, and 167 core acupoint prescriptions and 74 pattern-associated acupoint prescriptions were extracted, involving 92 acupoints, with a cumulative frequency of 1 223 times. The top five acupoints with the highest use frequency were Guanyuan (CV 4), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Zhongji (CV 3), Zigong (EX-CA 1) and Qihai (CV 6). The selected acupoints were mostly distributed in the chest, abdomen and lower limbs; and the involved meridians included the conception vessel, the spleen meridian of foot-taiyin and the stomach meridian of foot-yangming. The acupoint compatibility of high frequency referred to Guanyuan (CV 4) - Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Guanyuan (CV 4) - Zhongji (CV 3), and Guanyuan (CV 4) - Zigong (EX-CA 1). The close association was presented among Guanyuan (CV 4), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Qihai (CV 6) and Zhongji (CV 3), which had the strongest connection with the other acupoints; among the top 25 acupoints with the highest use frequency, 5 acupoint prescriptions with high frequency were obtained by the cluster analysis. Guanyuan (CV 4), Qihai (CV 6), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Zigong (EX-CA 1) and Zhongji (CV 3) were selected for cold and blood stagnation; Guanyuan (CV 4), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Zhongji (CV 3), Dahe (KI 12) and Taixi (KI 3) for kidney deficiency and blood stagnation; Zhongji (CV 3), Guanyuan (CV 4), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Xuehai (SP 10) and Diji (SP 8) for qi and blood stagnation; Qihai (CV 6), Guanyuan (CV 4), Zusanli (ST 36), Xuehai (SP 10), and Zigong (EX-CA 1) for qi deficiency and blood stagnation; Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Fenglong (ST 40), Zhongliao (BL 33), Ciliao (BL 32) and Xialiao (BL 34) for interaction of phlegm and stasis; and Daheng (SP 15), Guanyuan (CV 4), Zhongji (CV 3), Qihai (CV 6) and Zhongwan (CV 12) for retention of damp and heat. CONCLUSION The core acupoints are Guanyuan (CV 4), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Zhongji (CV 3), Qihai (CV 6) and Zigong (EX-CA 1) in treatment of endometriosis with acupuncture and moxibustion. Six patterns/syndromes are involved in clinical practice. In terms of the properties, functions and indications, the supplementary acupoints are selected on the basis of the core acupoints for different patterns/sydnromes of the disease.
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- Qingyuan Zhang
- College of Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi University of CM, Nanchang 330004, China
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- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Jiangxi University of CM, Nanchang 330004, China
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- College of Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi University of CM, Nanchang 330004, China
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- College of Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi University of CM, Nanchang 330004, China
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- College of Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi University of CM, Nanchang 330004, China
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- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Jiangxi University of CM, Nanchang 330004, China
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Lu Y, Li J, Yu T, Wu C, You Y, Wang C, Liu X. Acupuncture and moxibustion treatment for myasthenia gravis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37961. [PMID: 38701271 PMCID: PMC11062737 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a common autoimmune disease that often involves the skeletal muscle of the whole body and seriously affects patients' quality of life. Acupuncture and moxibustion treatment of MG has unique advantages, the aim is to evaluate the clinical effect of acupuncture and moxibustion on MG. METHODS The literature on acupuncture and moxibustion treating MG in PubMed, CochraneLibrary, EMBASE, SCI, China Academic Journals full-text database, China Biology Medicine disc, VIP and Wanfang database were searched through computers from the establishment of the database to December 2022. RESULTS A total of 11 studies were included, involving 658 patients, where 330 in the treatment group and 328 in the control group. The results of the meta-analysis showed that the treatment group performed better than the control group in improving the total clinical response rate (OR = 3.26, 95%[2.04,5.21], P < .01). Additionally, the treatment group outperformed the control group in raising the absolute clinical score (MD = -3.48, 95%CI[-5.17, -1.78], P < .01). However, there was no significant difference between the treatment group and the control group in improving the level of serum interleukin-6 receptor (MD = -1.45,95%CI[-6.85,3.95], P > .05) and OMG quantitative score (MD = -2.16,95%CI[-4.85,0.52], P > .05). The total clinical effective rate was tested for publication bias, which showed that the 2 sides of the funnel plot were asymmetrical, suggesting the possible existence of publication bias. CONCLUSION Acupuncture and moxibustion has a good effect on MG, which is better than conventional Western medicine in improving the total clinical effective rate and absolute clinical score.
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- Ying Lu
- Shanghai TCM-Integrated Hospital, Shanghai University of TCM, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai TCM-Integrated Hospital, Shanghai University of TCM, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai TCM-Integrated Hospital, Shanghai University of TCM, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai TCM-Integrated Hospital, Shanghai University of TCM, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai TCM-Integrated Hospital, Shanghai University of TCM, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai TCM-Integrated Hospital, Shanghai University of TCM, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai TCM-Integrated Hospital, Shanghai University of TCM, Shanghai, China
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Zhang H, Xia Z, Liu Y, Yu S, Shi H, Meng Y, Wu X. Intervention of hypertension by acupuncture-related therapies: A network meta-analysis. Int J Older People Nurs 2024; 19:e12613. [PMID: 38701237 DOI: 10.1111/opn.12613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of essential hypertension contributed significantly to morbidity and mortality rates. Acupuncture-related therapies were commonly employed in hypertension treatment. Nevertheless, a lack of conclusive evidence left uncertainties regarding the optimal strategies for managing hypertensive populations. OBJECTIVES Conduct a comprehensive systematic review to evaluate the existing clinical evidence about the effectiveness of acupuncture and moxibustion-related therapies in managing hypertension, by employing network meta-analysis techniques. METHODS A comprehensive electronic search was conducted across n of databases. This search covered studies available up to October 2022. Randomized controlled trials assessing acupuncture and moxibustion-related therapies in managing hypertension based on traditional Chinese medicine were screened. Primary outcome measures included the antihypertensive effectiveness rate, variations in blood pressure and the incorporation of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) syndrome manifestations. The review follows the guidelines outlined in the PRISMA statement. RESULTS We identified a total of 24 trials with 1867 patients, which evaluated the efficacy of various acupuncture-related therapies for hypertension management. Network meta-analysis showed that moxibustion and auricular point sticking combined with medication therapy had the best effect in terms of antihypertensive effective rate (medication + moxibustion + auricular pressure vs. medication = 1.29 [1.09, 1.54]; sucra = 85.9, p < .05) and hypertension symptom improvement (medication + moxibustion + auricular pressure vs. medication = -1.55 [-2.98, -0.13]; sucra = 96.1, p < .05). Acupuncture combined with moxibustion combined with medication therapy had the best effect in reducing systolic pressure (medication + moxibustion + acupuncture vs. medication = -8.50 [-10.19, -6.80]; sucra = 100, p < .05) and diastolic blood pressure (medication + moxibustion + acupuncture versus medication = -4.72 [-6.71, -2.72]; sucra = 99.71, p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Network meta-analysis suggested that the combined use of moxibustion and auricular point application in conjunction with drug therapy showed the highest likelihood of being the most effective treatment in terms of antihypertensive efficiency rates and improvement in hypertension symptoms. Furthermore, the combination of acupuncture and moxibustion alongside drug treatment emerged as the most promising approach for reducing systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure. Limited by the methodological quality and quantity of the included studies, the results need to be interpreted with caution. It is necessary to conduct more high-quality randomized controlled trials of acupuncture-related therapies for the adjuvant treatment of hypertension in the future. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Clinicians can use acupuncture-related therapies to inform their treatment decisions and potentially incorporate acupuncture-related therapies into their hypertension management protocols.
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- Huiling Zhang
- The School of Nursing, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
- School of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, St. Paul University Philippines, Tuguegarao City, Philippines
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- The School of Nursing, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
- School of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, St. Paul University Philippines, Tuguegarao City, Philippines
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- Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, University of Science and of China, Hefei, China
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- The School of Nursing, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- The School of Nursing, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- The School of Nursing, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
- School of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, St. Paul University Philippines, Tuguegarao City, Philippines
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- RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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Hou Y, Chang X, Liu N, Wang Z, Wang Z, Chen S. Different acupuncture and moxibustion therapies in the treatment of IBS-D with anxiety and depression: A network meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37982. [PMID: 38669363 PMCID: PMC11049765 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Currently, a variety of Western medical interventions are available for the treatment of diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) with comorbid anxiety and depression. However, the attendant negative effects also emerge, putting pressure on healthcare resources and socio-economic structures. In recent years, the benefits of acupuncture (ACU) and moxibustion in the treatment of IBS-D with anxiety and depression have gradually emerged. However, there are many types of ACU-moxibustion-related treatments, and the aim of this study is to examine the effectiveness of different ACU-moxibustion therapies in the treatment of anxiety and depression in IBS-D patients. METHODS Searched and identified randomized controlled trials (RCTS) of ACU for the treatment of anxiety and depression in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The search spanned from the establishment of the database until September 1, 2023. Revman 5.4 and Stata 15.0 software were used for network meta-analysis (NMA), and the included interventions were ranked by the area under the cumulative ranking curve. RESULTS A total of 26 articles involving 8 interventions were included. In terms of improving HAMA score, MOX was superior to EA, combined therapies, CH, WM and placebo; In terms of improving HAMD score, MOX was superior to ACU, EA, combined therapies, WM and placebo; In terms of improving the SAS score, The combined therapies were superior to EA, CH and WM; In terms of improving SDS scores, The combined therapies were superior to EA, CH and WM; In terms of improving IBS-SSS score, The combined therapies were superior to WM; In terms of reducing recurrence rates, CH was superior to combined therapies; In terms of improving total effective rates, MOX was superior to EA, CH, WM and placebo; MOX, combined therapies, ACU and EA ranked higher in SUCRA of different outcome indicators. CONCLUSION MOX, combined therapies, ACU and EA have certain curative effect on anxiety and depression in patients with IBS-D, and their safety is high. ACU and MOX combined with other therapies also have significant advantages in the treatment effect.
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- Yi Hou
- School of Acupuncture and Massage, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Research Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated Hospital, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Research Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Research Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Research Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
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Xu Q, Liu L, Zhang R, Yu Z, Hao F, Zhang J. Effects of moxibustion with wheat-grain size cone at "Zusanli" (ST 36) on vascular injury and oxidative stress in high-fat diet rats through mTOR/HIF-1α/VEGF signaling pathway. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2024; 44:433-440. [PMID: 38621731 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230510-k0003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To explore the effect mechanism of moxibustion with wheat-grain size cone at "Zusanli" (ST 36) on vascular injury and oxidative stress in hyperlipidemia through mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR)/hypoxia inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α)/vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) signaling pathway. METHODS Forty healthy male SD rats with SPF grade were randomly divided into a normal group, a model group, a moxibustion group, and an inhibitor group, with 10 rats in each one. The hyperlipidemia model was established by feeding a high-fat diet for 8 weeks in rats of the model group, the moxibustion group and the inhibitor group. The moxibustion with wheat-grain size cone was delivered at bilateral "Zusanli" (ST 36) of each rat in the moxibustion group and the inhibitor group, with 3 cones on each acupoint in each intervention, once daily for 4 weeks. In the inhibitor group, before each intervention with moxibustion, rapamycin solution was injected intraperitoneally, 2.0 mg/kg. After modeling and intervention, using ELISA, the levels of total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in the serum of rats were determined. After intervention, with HE staining and oil red O staining adopted, the abdominal aortic morphology and peripheral lipid deposition were observed. Separately, using WST-1, TBA and micro-plate method, the superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and nitric oxide (NO) in the serum were detected. The protein expression of mTOR, HIF-1α and VEGF in abdominal aorta were measured by Western blot method. RESULTS Compared with those in the normal group, the levels of TC, TG and LDL-C increased (P<0.01) and HDL-C decreased (P<0.01) in the serum of the rats in the model group, the moxibustion group and the inhibitor group after model establishment. When compared with the normal group after intervention, in the model group, the serum levels of TC, TG, LDL-C and MDA increased (P<0.01), HDL-C level, SOD activity and NO level were reduced (P<0.01); the cell structure of the abdominal arota was abnormal, the peripheral lipids deposited seriously; and the protein expression of mTOR, HIF-1α and VEGF of abdominal aorta was elevated (P<0.01, P<0.05). In comparison with the model group, the levels of TC, TG, LDL-C and MDA were reduced (P<0.01), HDL-C levels, SOD activities and NO levels elevated (P<0.01, P<0.05), as well as the protein expression of mTOR, HIF-1α and VEGF of abdominal aorta (P<0.01, P<0.05) in the moxibustion group and the inhibitor group; besides, the vascular structure was ameliorated and the lipid deposition reduced in the moxibustion group, while, the vascular structure was still abnormal and the lipid deposition declined in the inhibitor group. When compared with the inhibitor group, the serum SOD activity and NO level increased (P<0.05) and MDA decreased (P<0.05); and the protein expression of mTOR, HIF-1α and VEGF of abdominal aorta was elevated (P<0.01, P<0.05) in the moxibustion group. CONCLUSIONS The vascular injury due to hyperlipidemia is repaired by moxibustion with wheat-grain size cone at "Zusanli" (ST 36) through ameliorating oxidative stress, which is associated potentially with the modulation of mTOR/HIF-1α/VEGF signaling pathway.
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- Qian Xu
- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine/Second TCM Hospital of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing 210017, China.
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine/Second TCM Hospital of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing 210017, China
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine/Second TCM Hospital of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing 210017, China
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- Key Laboratory of Acupuncture and Medicine Research of the Ministry of Education, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
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- School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine/Second TCM Hospital of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing 210017, China.
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Lin Y, Zeng H, Lin J, Peng Y, Que X, Wang L, Chen L, Bai N. Evaluating the therapeutic potential of moxibustion on polycystic ovary syndrome: a rat model study on gut microbiota and metabolite interaction. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2024; 14:1328741. [PMID: 38665877 PMCID: PMC11043641 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2024.1328741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common systemic disorder related to endocrine disorders, affecting the fertility of women of childbearing age. It is associated with glucose and lipid metabolism disorders, altered gut microbiota, and insulin resistance. Modern treatments like pioglitazone, metformin, and spironolactone target specific symptoms of PCOS, while in Chinese medicine, moxibustion is a common treatment. This study explores moxibustion's impact on PCOS by establishing a dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)-induced PCOS rat model. Thirty-six specific pathogen-free female Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into four groups: a normal control group (CTRL), a PCOS model group (PCOS), a moxibustion treatment group (MBT), and a metformin treatment group (MET). The MBT rats received moxibustion, and the MET rats underwent metformin gavage for two weeks. We evaluated ovarian tissue changes, serum testosterone, fasting blood glucose (FBG), and fasting insulin levels. Additionally, we calculated the insulin sensitivity index (ISI) and the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR). We used 16S rDNA sequencing for assessing the gut microbiota, 1H NMR spectroscopy for evaluating metabolic changes, and Spearman correlation analysis for investigating the associations between metabolites and gut microbiota composition. The results indicate that moxibustion therapy significantly ameliorated ovarian dysfunction and insulin resistance in DHEA-induced PCOS rats. We observed marked differences in the composition of gut microbiota and the spectrum of fecal metabolic products between CTRL and PCOS rats. Intriguingly, following moxibustion intervention, these differences were largely diminished, demonstrating the regulatory effect of moxibustion on gut microbiota. Specifically, moxibustion altered the gut microbiota by increasing the abundance of UCG-005 and Turicibacter, as well as decreasing the abundance of Desulfovibrio. Concurrently, we also noted that moxibustion promoted an increase in levels of short-chain fatty acids (including acetate, propionate, and butyrate) associated with the gut microbiota of PCOS rats, further emphasizing its positive impact on gut microbes. Additionally, moxibustion also exhibited effects in lowering FBG, testosterone, and fasting insulin levels, which are key biochemical indicators associated with PCOS and insulin resistance. Therefore, these findings suggest that moxibustion could alleviate DHEA-induced PCOS by regulating metabolic levels, restoring balance in gut microbiota, and modulating interactions between gut microbiota and host metabolites.
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- Yong Lin
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine Specialty Diagnosis and Treatment, Xiamen Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xiamen, China
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
- College of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
- College of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
- Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
- College of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
- College of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine Specialty Diagnosis and Treatment, Xiamen Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xiamen, China
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Sun Z, Xu Z, Yu K, Sun H, Lin Y, Zhu Z, Zhu Y, Zhang J. Moxibustion for declined cardiorespiratory fitness of apparently healthy older adults: A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0301673. [PMID: 38593172 PMCID: PMC11003611 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0301673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Aging and age-related declines lead to varying degrees of decreased cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in apparently healthy older adults. Exercise training, the primary approach for enhancing CRF, encounters several constraints when used with elderly individuals. Existing evidence implies that moxibustion might enhance the CRF of older adults. However, clinical research in this area still needs to be improved. METHODS This study will employ a randomized, assessor-blinded, controlled trial design involving 126 eligible participants. These participants will be stratified and randomly assigned to one moxibustion group, one sham moxibustion group, and one blank control group. Acupoints of bilateral Zusanli (ST36), Shenque (CV8), and Guanyuan (CV4) are selected for both real and sham moxibustion groups. The treatment will last 60 min per session, 5 sessions a week for 12 weeks. The blank control group will not receive any intervention for CRF improvement. Primary outcomes will be the mean change in peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak), anaerobic threshold (AT), and serum central carbon metabolites (CCB) from the baseline to observation points. Secondary outcome measures involve the six-minute walk distance (6MWD), the Short Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36), and the Qi and Blood Status Questionnaire (QBSQ). Outcome assessments will be conducted at weeks 4, 8, 12, and 24 as part of the follow-up. Adverse events will be assessed at each visit. DISCUSSION This trial can potentially ascertain moxibustion's effectiveness and safety in enhancing CRF among apparently healthy older adults. TRAIL REGISTRATION ChiCTR, ChiCTR2300070303. Registered on April 08, 2023.
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- Zheng Sun
- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Chinese Medicine Rehabilitation Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Chinese Medicine Rehabilitation Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Pulmonology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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Li Y, Zhou W, Chen W, Deng B, You J. Efficacy and safety of moxibustion for ulcerative colitis: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e078878. [PMID: 38503422 PMCID: PMC10952919 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-078878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a global chronic inflammatory bowel disease, and the poor efficacy of currently available pharmacological regimens makes the management of UC a great challenge. Moxibustion has shown great potential in the management of UC. However, its effectiveness and safety are still controversial. The purpose of this study is to synthesise the latest evidence regarding the clinical efficacy and safety of moxibustion for UC. METHODS AND ANALYSIS The Cochrane Library, PubMed, EMBASE, CNKI, Wanfang, VIP and SinoMed databases will be searched from inception to July 2023, to identify all randomised controlled trials with moxibustion for UC. The primary outcome will be clinical efficacy, as measured by validated scales. The serum inflammatory factor, colonoscopy results, quality of life, recurrence rate and adverse events will be the secondary outcomes. The Cochrane Risk of Bias 2.0 tool will be used to assess the methodological quality of each included trial. All data extraction will be carried out independently by two investigators. RevMan V.5.4 software will be used for data analysis and Cochran's Q statistic and I2 test will be used to assess heterogeneity between studies. In addition, we will perform subgroup analyses, sensitivity analyses and publication bias if the available data are sufficient. The strength of evidence will be graded using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) system. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethics approval is not required for this review. Our findings will be published in a peer-reviewed journal. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42023425481.
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- Yanzhen Li
- School of Clinical Medicine, Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Scientific Research Division, Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Scientific Research Division, Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Formula-pattern Research Center, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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Zhao C, Chen S, Li X, Miao F, Zeng N, Kuang Y. Effects of moxibustion at "Zusanli" (ST 36) on oxidative stress and intestinal flora in aging rats. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2024; 44:303-308. [PMID: 38467505 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20221016-k0004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To observe the effects of moxibustion at "Zusanli"(ST 36)on oxidative stress and intestinal flora in subacute aging rats, and to explore the possible mechanism of moxibustion in delaying aging. METHODS Thirty SD rats were randomly divided into a blank group, a model group and a Zusanli group, with 10 rats in each group. Subacute aging model was established by intraperitoneal injection of D-galactose at dosage of 500 mg/kg in the model group and the Zusanli group, once a day for 42 days. In the Zusanli group, moxibustion was applied at bilateral "Zusanli" (ST 36) , once a day, 3 moxa cones at each acupoint, for consecutive 28 days. After intervention, the serum levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MDA) were detected by ELISA; the intestinal flora was detected by 16S rRNA sequencing technique in each group. RESULTS Compared with the blank group, the serum level of SOD was decreased (P<0.01), the serum level of MDA was increased (P<0.01) in the model group. Compared with the model group, the serum level of SOD was increased (P<0.01), the serum level of MDA was decreased (P<0.01) in the Zusanli group. Compared with the blank group, Chao1 and Shannon indexes were decreased in the model group (P<0.01, P<0.05). Compared with the model group, Chao1 and Shannon indexes were increased in the Zusanli group (P<0.01, P<0.05). Compared with the blank group, the relative abundance of Firmicutes, Treponema_2 and Lachnospiraceae_NK4A136_group was increased (P<0.05, P<0.01), while the relative abundance of Prevotellaceae_UCG-003 and the relative abundance ratio of Bacteroidetes and Firmicutes (B/F value) were decreased (P<0.01, P<0.05) in the model group. Compared with the model group, the relative abundance of Firmicutes and Treponema_2 was decreased (P<0.01), while the relative abundance of Bacteroidetes, Lactobacillus, Prevotellaceae_UCG-003 and B/F value were increased (P<0.05, P<0.01) in the Zusanli group. CONCLUSIONS Moxibustion at "Zusanli"(ST 36)can effectively improve the level of oxidative stress, regulate the constitution of intestinal flora, maintain the microecological balance of intestinal flora in aging rats, and thus play a role in delaying aging.
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- Caijiao Zhao
- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Guangxi University of CM, Nanning 530001, China.
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- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Guangxi University of CM, Nanning 530001, China
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- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Guangxi University of CM, Nanning 530001, China
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- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Guangxi University of CM, Nanning 530001, China
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- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Guangxi University of CM, Nanning 530001, China
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- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Guangxi University of CM, Nanning 530001, China
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Ma C, Niu P, Guan H, Yu Z, Xu Q, Yu J, Su J, Zhao D. Efficacy and safety of auricular therapy in the treatment of post-stroke constipation: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0298537. [PMID: 38408100 PMCID: PMC10896502 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0298537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Constipation is one of the common gastrointestinal complications after stroke. It not only aggravates the condition of stroke, but also brings huge medical burden to patients, and has a negative impact on the quality of life of patients. Auricular therapy, as a part of Chinese traditional acupuncture and moxibustion, has been found to be effective in the clinical treatment of constipation. However, no systematic review has investigated the efficacy and safety of auricular therapy in the treatment of post-stroke constipation. Therefore, the aim of this systematic review is to assess the effectiveness and safety of auricular therapy for post-stroke constipation. METHODS AND ANALYSIS Eight electronic databases including PubMed, Cochrane Library/Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Web of Science, Embase, China National Knowledge Internet, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, Wanfang, and VIP databases, will be searched for relevant studies published from inception to February 2023. Two reviewers will independently conduct research selection, data extraction, and evaluation of research quality. Only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that assess the efficacy and safety of auricular therapy for the treatment of post-stroke constipation will be included in this study. We will use the Cochrane risk of bias assessment tool to evaluate the methodological qualities (including bias risk). If possible, a meta-analysis will be performed after screening. RESULTS This study may provide high-quality evidence for the efficacy and safety of auricular therapy in treating post-stroke constipation. CONCLUSION The conclusions of our study will provide an evidence to judge whether auricular therapy is an effective and safe intervention for patients with post-stroke constipation. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethical approval is not required, as this study was based on a review of published research. This review will be published in a peer-reviewed journal and disseminated electronically and in print. TRIAL REGISTRATION Registration number: PROSPERO CRD42023402242.
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- Chunyu Ma
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, First Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, First Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, First Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, First Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, First Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
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Ji Y, Zhang Y, Wu R, Wang T, Wang J, Liu Z, Liu W. Treatment of diabetic foot with moxibustion: Clinical evidence from meta-analysis. Int Wound J 2024; 21:e14791. [PMID: 38361252 PMCID: PMC10869878 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 01/28/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
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To assess the efficacy of moxibustion for diabetic foot, and compile the findings of randomised clinical trials. China National Knowledge Infrastructure Database, Medicine, WanFang Database, Embase, Chinese Scientific Journal Database and Web of Science were from the establishment to January, 2024 were searched. Randomised controlled trials, which evaluated the effects of moxibustion were included. A total of 12 randomised controlled trials involving 1196 patients were included. According to the pooled results of this meta-analysis, effective rate (relative risk 1.16, 95% confidence intervals, CI [1.11, 1.22]), healing time (mean difference [MD] -6.27, 95% CI [-8.68, -3.86]), wound area (MD 3.46, 95% CI [0.84, 6.09]), and ankle brachial index (MD 0.14, 95% CI [0.03, 0.24]) were statistically significant compared to the control group. This study suggests that moxibustion treatment has the potential for improving symptoms of diabetic foot. However, future in-depth research on the benefits and harms of moxibustion for the diabetic foot is needed before it can be accepted as an evidence-based treatment.
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- Yue Ji
- Institute of Nephrology and Beijing Key Laboratory, Dongzhimen HospitalBeijing University of Traditional Chinese MedicineBeijingChina
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical UniversityQuanzhouChina
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- Department of NephrologyFirst Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese MedicineTianjinChina
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- Institute of Acupuncture and MoxibustionChina Academy of Chinese Medical ScienceBeijingChina
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- Institute of Nephrology and Beijing Key Laboratory, Dongzhimen HospitalBeijing University of Traditional Chinese MedicineBeijingChina
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- Institute of Nephrology and Beijing Key Laboratory, Dongzhimen HospitalBeijing University of Traditional Chinese MedicineBeijingChina
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- Institute of Nephrology and Beijing Key Laboratory, Dongzhimen HospitalBeijing University of Traditional Chinese MedicineBeijingChina
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Sitong X, Chenglong W, Caiyue L, Deyuan Q, Zujie Q, Chen L. Medicated Thread Moxibustion Therapy of Zhuang Medicine and its Application in a Rat Model of Cold-Congealing Syndrome of Primary Dysmenorrhea. J Vis Exp 2024. [PMID: 38314806 DOI: 10.3791/65669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024] Open
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Zhuang medicine thread moxibustion therapy is one of the national intangible cultural heritages. It is a Zhuang medicine characteristic therapy that involves igniting ramie thread soaked in Zhuang medicine preparation solution and directly moxibustion on a certain acupoint or part of the body surface. This treatment method is characterized by combining drug, acupoints, and moxibustion, stimulating the skin's receptors at the acupoints through the warmth of moxibustion, affecting the biochemical metabolism of histiocyte and the function of the nervous system so that the drug ingredients can be absorbed through the skin. However, the therapeutic effect of Zhuang medicine line moxibustion is influenced by factors such as moxibustion intensity, heat intensity, and moxibustion frequency. Manual operation cannot precisely control each influencing factor. Here, we design a Zhuang medicine line moxibustion simulation instrument to maintain a constant force, heat, and frequency. The frequency and heat can be adjusted according to experimental needs, and it can be applied to the study of analgesic experiments to observe the analgesic effect of Zhuang medicine line moxibustion on pain animal models to solve the standardization problem of Zhuang medicine line moxibustion in the operation process of experimental animals.This study establishes a model of primary dysmenorrhea in rats with cold coagulation syndrome and provides a detailed introduction to the preparation, process, and precautions of Zhuang medicine thread moxibustion on the model of primary dysmenorrhea in rats with cold coagulation syndrome. The intervention of Zhuang medicine thread moxibustion on primary dysmenorrhea in rats with cold coagulation syndrome is evaluated by twisting score and infrared thermal imaging body surface temperature detection, intuitively demonstrating the therapeutic effect of Zhuang medicine thread moxibustion, and a preliminary analysis of its mechanism of action is conducted.
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- Xian Sitong
- Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine; The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine
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- Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine; Guangxi International Zhuang Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine
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- Graduate School of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
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- Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine; Guangxi International Zhuang Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine;
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- Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine;
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Sun R, Wu L, Sun Y. Immunological studies on acupuncture and moxibustion treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: A review. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e36875. [PMID: 38215134 PMCID: PMC10783328 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000036875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2024] Open
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From the 4 perspectives of T lymphocytes, various cytokines, adenosine and "neuro-endocrine-immune" network, the researches related to the immune mechanism of acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in recent years were summarized, and different acupuncture and moxibustion treatments were analyzed. The method has a regulatory effect on the mechanism of RA, in order to provide a reference and basis for acupuncture research on the immune mechanism of RA, and promote the further development of research in this field.
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- Ran Sun
- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, China
- Chengdu Eighth People's Hospital (Geriatric Hospital of Chengdu Medical College), Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Bae HR, Kim EJ, Ahn YC, Cho JH, Son CG, Lee NH. Efficacy of Moxibustion for Cancer-Related Fatigue in Patients with Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Integr Cancer Ther 2024; 23:15347354241233226. [PMID: 38372234 PMCID: PMC10878217 DOI: 10.1177/15347354241233226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide, and most patients experience fatigue. However, there are no effective treatments for cancer-related fatigue (CRF). Several randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have suggested that moxibustion improves CRF. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare the differences in fatigue scale scores, quality of life, and clinical efficacy in patients with breast cancer who developed CRF and did versus did not receive moxibustion. METHODS RCTs were searched in 7 databases using a standardized search method from database inception to March 2023, and RCTs that met the inclusion criteria were selected. RESULTS Among 1337 initially identified RCTs, 10 RCTs involving 744 participants were selected for this study. The meta-analysis involved assessment of the revised Piper Fatigue Scale scores, Cancer Fatigue Scale scores, Karnofsky Performance Scale scores, Athens Insomnia Scale scores, clinical efficacy, and Qi deficiency syndrome scale scores. Compared with the control, moxibustion was associated with significantly better Piper Fatigue Scale scores (P < 0.0001), quality of life [Karnofsky Performance Scale scores (P < 0.0001)], clinical efficacy (P = 0.0007), and Qi deficiency syndrome scale scores (P = 0.02). CONCLUSIONS Moxibustion improves CRF in patients with breast cancer. The efficacy of moxibustion should be further examined by high-quality studies in various countries with patients subdivided by their breast cancer treatment status. REGISTRATION PROSPERO ID: CRD42023451292.
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- Hye-Ri Bae
- East-West Cancer Center, Cheonan Korean Medical Hospital, Daejeon University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
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- East-West Cancer Center, Cheonan Korean Medical Hospital, Daejeon University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Health Service Management, Daejeon University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- East-West Cancer Center, Daejeon Korean Medicine Hospital of Daejeon University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- East-West Cancer Center, Daejeon Korean Medicine Hospital of Daejeon University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- East-West Cancer Center, Cheonan Korean Medical Hospital, Daejeon University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
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Ma YY, Hao Z, Chen ZY, Shen YX, Liu HR, Wu HG, Bao CH. Acupuncture and moxibustion for irritable bowel syndrome: An umbrella systematic review. J Integr Med 2024; 22:22-31. [PMID: 38199885 DOI: 10.1016/j.joim.2023.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional bowel disease characterized by abdominal pain or discomfort associated with altered bowel habits. Several clinical studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of acupuncture and moxibustion for IBS. Many systematic reviews of acupuncture and moxibustion for IBS have been published in recent years, but their results are not entirely consistent. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the methodological, reporting, and evidence quality of systematic reviews of acupuncture and moxibustion for IBS. SEARCH STRATEGY Systematic reviews of acupuncture and moxibustion for IBS published before February 20, 2023 were searched in eight databases: PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Data, VIP Database for Chinese Technical Periodicals, and China Biology Medicine. The keywords used for literature search were acupuncture, moxibustion, systematic review, meta-analysis, and irritable bowel syndrome. INCLUSION CRITERIA Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials of acupuncture and moxibustion for IBS were included. DATA EXTRACTION AND ANALYSIS Relevant information was independently extracted by two investigators. The A MeaSurement Tool to Assess systematic Reviews 2 (AMSTAR 2), Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA 2020), and Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) were used to evaluate the methodological quality, reporting quality and evidence quality, respectively. RESULTS A total of 342 studies were retrieved and 15 systematic reviews were included. The results of AMSTAR 2 showed low methodological quality in 2 studies and very low methodological quality in the remaining 13 studies, with main issues being failure to register a protocol, incomplete search strategy, not providing a list of excluded studies, incomplete consideration of the risk of bias in the included studies, and a failure to assess the publication bias. The results of PRISMA 2020 showed seriously deficient reporting quality of 2 studies, somewhat deficient reporting quality of 12 studies, and relatively complete reporting quality of 1 study, with the main problems being lack of a complete search strategy, non-availability of a list of excluded studies with justification for their exclusion, not conducting heterogeneity and sensitivity analyses, not evaluating the credibility of the evidence, and not registering the protocol. The results of GRADE showed that the quality of the evidence is low or very low. CONCLUSION Most included systematic reviews interpreted findings to suggest that acupuncture and moxibustion have benefits for IBS. However, there is a need to improve the methodological, reporting and evidence quality of the systematic reviews. Larger, multicenter, rigorously designed randomized controlled trials and high-quality systematic reviews are required to obtain more robust evidence. PLEASE CITE THIS ARTICLE AS Ma YY, Hao Z, Chen ZY, Shen YX, Liu HR, Wu HG, Bao CH. Acupuncture and moxibustion for irritable bowel syndrome: An umbrella systematic review. J Integr Med. 2024; 22(1): 22-31.
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- Yue-Ying Ma
- Shanghai Clinical Research Centre for Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China
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- Shanghai Clinical Research Centre for Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China
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- Shanghai Clinical Research Centre for Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China; Key Laboratory of Acupuncture and Immunological Effects, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Shanghai Clinical Research Centre for Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China
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- Shanghai Clinical Research Centre for Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China; Key Laboratory of Acupuncture and Immunological Effects, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Shanghai Clinical Research Centre for Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China; Key Laboratory of Acupuncture and Immunological Effects, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200030, China.
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- Shanghai Clinical Research Centre for Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China; Key Laboratory of Acupuncture and Immunological Effects, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200030, China.
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Yu XW, Wang CS, Yu XH. A systematic review and meta-analysis of moxibustion for chronic prostatitis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e36742. [PMID: 38115243 PMCID: PMC10727555 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000036742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Chronic prostatitis (CP) is a common condition that affects many individuals. Previous clinical trials have explored the use of moxibustion as a potential treatment for CP. However, the evidence on the effectiveness of moxibustion for CP remains limited. Therefore, this study aimed to comprehensively assess the effects of moxibustion for CP. METHODS In order to gather relevant and up-to-date information, we conducted a systematic literature search of databases including Cochrane Library, PUBMED, EMBASE, CNKI, and Wangfang from inception until June 30, 2023. Only randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that investigated the use of moxibustion for CP were included in this study. The primary outcomes of interest were the National Institutes of Health-Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Index (NIH-CPSI) scores and the overall response rate. To evaluate the quality of the included studies, we used the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool. RESULTS After analyzing the data from 8 RCTs involving a total of 664 patients, we found significant differences in NIH-CPSI scores between moxibustion and other treatment modalities. Specifically, when compared with herbal medicine, moxibustion was associated with a mean difference (MD) of -1.78 in NIH-CPSI scores (95% confidence interval [CI] [-2.78, -0.78], P < .001), and when compared with western medicine, moxibustion was associated with a MD of -5.24 in NIH-CPSI scores (95% CI [-7.80, -2.67], P < .08). In terms of the overall response rate, moxibustion was found to be superior to herbal medicine, with a MD of 2.36 (95% [19, 4.67], P = .01). Additionally, when moxibustion was combined with herbal medicine, it yielded a higher overall response rate with a MD of 4.07 (95% CI [1.54, 10.74], P = .005) compared to herbal medicine alone. Moxibustion also outperformed western medicine in terms of the overall response rate, with a MD of 4.56 (95% CI [2.24, 9.26], P < .001). CONCLUSION Based on the findings of this study, moxibustion appears to be a potentially efficacious treatment for CP. The results suggest that moxibustion can improve NIH-CPSI scores and overall response rate in patients with CP. However, further high-quality studies are needed to validate these results and establish the long-term effects of moxibustion as a treatment for CP.
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- Xi-wen Yu
- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Baicheng Medical College, Baicheng, China
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- College of Mathematical Sciences, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China
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- Second Ward of Cardiology Department, First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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Lai BY, Hong MY, He YJ, Li X, Wang SS, Chen Y, Li XW, Nie J, Liu D, She C. Effect of acupuncture and moxibustion on intestinal flora in the rats with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome based on 16S rDNA technique. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2023; 43:1411-1421. [PMID: 38092540 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230630-k0002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To explore the effect of acupuncture and moxibustion on intestinal flora in the rats with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) based on 16S rDNA technique. METHODS Ten rats were randomized from 58 SPF-grade male SD rats to be the blank group. The remained 48 rats were prepared to be IBS-D models by the modified method of acetic acid enema combined with binding tail-clip stress. Forty successfully-modeled rats were randomly divided into a model group, an acupuncture group, a moxibustion group and a western medication group, with 10 rats in each one. In the acupuncture group, the needle was inserted at bilateral "Zusanli" (ST 36) and remained for 15 min in each rat. In the moxibustion group, the suspending moxibustion was delivered at bilateral "Zusanli" (ST 36) for 15 min. The rats in the western medication group were given pinaverium bromide suspension (10 mL/kg) by intragastric administration. The above interventions were performed once daily for consecutive 14 days. The body mass and the score of fecal trait were compared before and after modeling, as well as after intervention in each group. Fecal water content, diarrhea index and colon transit time (CTT) were measured after modeling and intervention in the rats of each group separately. After intervention, the colonic morphology of rats in each group was observed, and using 16S rDNA technique, the intestinal flora was detected. RESULTS After modeling, compared with the blank group, the body mass and CTT were reduced (P<0.01); fecal trait scores, fecal water contents and diarrhea index increased (P<0.01) in the other 4 groups. After intervention, the body mass and CTT of the rats decreased (P<0.01), and fecal trait score, fecal water content and diarrhea index increased (P<0.01) in the model group compared with those in the blank group. In the acupuncture group, the moxibustion group and the western medication group, when compared with the model group, the body mass and CTT were elevated (P<0.01), while fecal trait scores, fecal water contents and diarrhea index declined (P<0.01). Compared with the western medication group, fecal water content decreased in the acupuncture group and the moxibustion group (P<0.05), while CTT increased in the acupuncture group (P<0.01), the body mass increased and fecal trait score was dropped in the moxibustion group (P<0.05). The colonic mucosa structure was clear and complete, and there was no obvious inflammatory cell infiltration in the blank group. The mild interstitial edema of intestinal mucosa was presented with the infiltration of few inflammatory cells in the model group. There was the infiltration of few inflammatory cells in the mucosa of the acupuncture group, the moxibustion group and the western medication group. Compared with the blank group, the indexes of Richness, Chao1, ACE and Shannon decreased in the model group (P<0.05). Indexes of Richness, Chao1 and ACE increased in the acupuncture group and the moxibustion group (P<0.05), and the Richness index in the western medication group increased (P<0.05) when compared with those in the model group. The relative abundance of Bacteroidetes, Proteobacteria and Prevotella increased (P<0.05), and that of Firmicutes and Muribaculaceae decreased (P<0.05) in the model group compared with those in the blank group. When compared with the model group, the relative abundance of Bacteroidetes, Proteobacteria and Prevotella was reduced (P<0.05), while that of Firmicutes and Muribaculaceae increased (P<0.05) in the acupuncture group, the moxibustion group and the western medication group; and that of Actinobacteria and Bifidobacterium increased in the acupuncture group and the moxibustion group (P<0.05). Compared with the blank group, the relative abundance of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) biosynthesis was elevated (P<0.05), and that of folate biosynthesis, lipoic acid metabolism, zeatin biosynthesis, ubiquinone and other terpenoid quinone biosynthesis decreased (P<0.05) in the model group. The relative abundance of LPS biosynthesis was dropped (P<0.05), and that of folate biosynthesis, lipoic acid metabolism, zeatin biosynthesis, ubiquinone and other terpenoid quinone biosynthesis increased (P<0.05) in the acupuncture group, the moxibustion group and the western medication group compared with those of the model group. CONCLUSIONS Either acupuncture or moxibustion can relieve the symptoms of IBS-D and protect intestinal mucosa, which may be associated with regulating the structure of intestinal flora and promoting nutrient metabolism and biosynthesis.
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- Bi-Yu Lai
- School of Graduate, Hunan University of CM, Changsha 410208, China.
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- School of Graduate, Hunan University of CM, Changsha 410208, China
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- School of Graduate, Hunan University of CM, Changsha 410208, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Changsha Chinese Medicine Hospital/Eighth Hospital of Changsha City, Changsha 410100, Hunan Province
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Changsha Chinese Medicine Hospital/Eighth Hospital of Changsha City, Changsha 410100, Hunan Province
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- School of Graduate, Hunan University of CM, Changsha 410208, China
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- School of Graduate, Hunan University of CM, Changsha 410208, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Changsha Chinese Medicine Hospital/Eighth Hospital of Changsha City, Changsha 410100, Hunan Province
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Changsha Chinese Medicine Hospital/Eighth Hospital of Changsha City, Changsha 410100, Hunan Province.
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Wang ZY, Chen FF, Li JT, Zhao BX, Han L. Efficacy and safety comparison of infrared laser moxibustion and traditional moxibustion in knee osteoarthritis: study protocol for a Zelen-design randomized controlled non-inferiority clinical trial. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:922. [PMID: 38042770 PMCID: PMC10693696 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-04408-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is the most common chronic degenerative joint disease and places a substantial burden on the public health resources in China. The purpose of this study is to preliminarily evaluate whether infrared laser moxibustion (ILM) is non-inferior to traditional moxibustion (TM) in the treatment of KOA. MATERIALS AND METHODS In the designed Zelen-design randomized controlled non-inferiority clinical trial, a total of 74 patients with KOA will be randomly allocated to one of two interventions: ILM treatment or TM treatment. All participants will receive a 6-week treatment and a follow-up 4 weeks after treatment. The primary outcomes will be the mean change in pain scores on the numeric rating scale (NRS) measured at baseline and the end of last treatment at week 6. The secondary outcomes will be the pain scores on the NRS from weeks 1 to 5 after the start of treatment and the changes from baseline to endpoints (weeks 6 and 10) in the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), SF-36, knee circumference, and 6-min walking test. In addition, safety assessment will be performed throughout the trial. CONCLUSION The results of our study will help determine whether a 6-week treatment with ILM is non-inferior to TM in patients with KOA, therefore providing evidence to verify if ILM can become a safer alternative for TM in clinical applications in the future. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinical Trial Registration Platform (ChiCTR2200065264); Pre-results. Registered on 1 November 2022.
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- Zhong-Yu Wang
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100010, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100010, China
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- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China.
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100010, China.
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Shi LJ, Tian ZY, Wang WY, Liao X. [Scoping review of acupuncture-moxibustion treatment for non-specific low back pain]. Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi 2023; 48:6249-6256. [PMID: 38211981 DOI: 10.19540/j.cnki.cjcmm.20230915.502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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This study systematically searched and sorted out randomized controlled trial(RCT) of acupuncture-moxibustion treatment for non-specific low back pain by scoping review, so as to demonstrate the current state of the research evidence and provide a reference point for future clinical research and healthcare decision-making. Eight commonly used Chinese and English databases were searched, and the search time was from the establishment of the databases to July 7, 2023, so as to analyze the characteristics of the current status of the current research through visualization methods. A total of 50 studies were included, including 23 studies in Chinese and 27 studies in English. The overall number of studies showed an increasing trend. The percentage of studies published in Chinese non-core journals was 42.0%. The disease subtypes of interest were mainly chronic non-specific low back pain, accounting for 68.0% of the studies. The sample sizes of the studies were mainly concentrated in the range of 50-100 cases. A total of 15 types of interventions were categorized, with acupuncture interventions being the most studied. Duration of treatment did not exceed one month in 80.0% of the studies. Only 8.0% of the studies used minimal clinical important difference(MCID) as a basis for judgment. The follow-up period was set within 3 months in 28.0% of the studies, and 82.0% of the studies concluded that acupuncture-moxibustion was effective in the treatment of non-specific lower back pain. Adverse events were reported in 20.0% of the studies. The risk of bias in the included studies was dominated by low risk of bias and uncertain risk of bias, with fewer studies focusing on high risks of bias. In most of the studies, acupuncture-moxibustion was significantly more effective than the control group. The research on acupuncture-moxibustion treatment for non-specific low back pain is developing rapidly, but there are still insufficient studies on psychological state, safety, and other indicators, and there are still some studies with uncertain risks of bias, which is not conducive to the generalization and application of the findings. Therefore, future studies should improve and refine these shortcomings.
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- Lan-Jun Shi
- Center for Evidence-based Chinese Medicine, Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine,China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Beijing 100700, China
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- Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Beijing 100700, China
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- Center for Evidence-based Chinese Medicine, Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine,China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Beijing 100700, China
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- Center for Evidence-based Chinese Medicine, Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine,China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Beijing 100700, China
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Liu CF, Chien LW. Moxibustion for Managing Postoperative Urinary Retention After Hemorrhoidectomy and Anorectal Surgeries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. J Perianesth Nurs 2023; 38:881-891. [PMID: 37589632 DOI: 10.1016/j.jopan.2023.01.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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PURPOSE Common surgical procedures for conditions affecting the anus and rectum such as hemorrhoidectomy are associated with high risks of postoperative urinary retention (POUR). Little is known about the efficacy of moxibustion in managing POUR after such surgical procedures. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to review the related literature and synthesize data on the effectiveness of moxibustion in managing POUR after common anorectal surgeries. DESIGN A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). METHODS PubMed, EMBASE, CENTRAL, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), VIP information, and Wanfang databases were searched to October 1, 2021 using the keywords urinary retention, moxibustion, and moxa. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating patients who had developed POUR after hemorrhoidectomy or other anorectal surgeries were eligible for inclusion. Patients receiving moxibustion formed the intervention group and the control group received usual care alone. Primary outcomes were markedly effective rate, defined as spontaneous voiding with complete symptom relief within 30 to 60 minutes after treatment; and total effective rate (ie, markedly effective rate plus effective rate, defined as spontaneous voiding with partial relief of symptoms within 60 minutes to 4 hours after treatment). Secondary outcome was time to first urination after treatment. FINDINGS Thirty-four RCTs met the eligibility criteria. Pooled analysis revealed that the markedly effective rate was significantly higher in the moxibustion group than that in the control group (pooled RR = 2.53, 95% CI = 2.17-2.95), and the total effective rate in the moxibustion group was also higher than that in the control group (pooled RR = 5.02, 95% CI = 4.01-6.28). The intervention group had significantly shorter times to first urination than controls (pooled effect = -2.81, 95% CI = -2.06 to -3.56). CONCLUSIONS Moxibustion appears superior to usual care in relieving POUR after common anorectal surgeries. Future studies are still warranted to confirm these findings.
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- Chi-Feng Liu
- School of Nursing, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Zhao NQ, Liu YL, Ding N, Yuan JY, Mou DX, Dong GF, Wang X, Wu XD. Differences in Contents and Formation Methods of Clinical Questions in Chinese and Korean Clinical Practice Guidelines of Acupuncture-Moxibustion: Scoping Review. Chin J Integr Med 2023; 29:1133-1141. [PMID: 37658992 DOI: 10.1007/s11655-023-3641-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the differences in the needs of users and the value orientation of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) by comparing the contents and formation methods of clinical questions in Chinese and Korean CPGs of acupuncture-moxibustion (Acup-Mox). METHODS The full text of CPGs was systematically searched from the official websites of Chinese and Korean traditional medicine societies and Acup-Mox associations, with the topic "Acup-Mox for treating diseases" and the retrieval time up to September 28, 2022. Two researchers screened the CPGs independently, and extracted the guidelines' topics, content, quantity and formation methods of clinical questions. The quantitative data were collected by counting the frequency, and the qualitative data were classified and described by thematic analysis. RESULTS A total of 29 guidelines were included in this study, including 20 Chinese guidelines (305 questions) and 9 Korean guidelines (223 questions). The differences lie in the aspects of content and diversity, and formation method. As for content and diversity, Chinese guidelines focused mainly on the questions related to treatment such as the operation of specific intervention (86, 28.2%), efficacy of intervention (78, 25.6%), and also involving questions in diagnosis, prevention, and prognosis. While the clinical questions in Korean guidelines were concentrated to efficacy of intervention (218, 97.8%). As for formation method, in Chinese guidelines, questions were usually collected directly from clinicians, and then determined and optimized by experts. In Korean guidelines, frequently used clinical Acup-Mox interventions would be screened first. Then the expert group would set up corresponding intervention control measures so as to form clinical questions related to treatment efficacy. CONCLUSIONS The differences reflect the different needs of clinical practitioners, and the different aims or concepts in developing Acup-Mox guidelines between China and South Korea. Chinese guidelines emphasized promoting operation protocols and techniques of Acup-Mox for practical use, while Korean guidelines emphasized promoting the frequently used clinical intervention therapies. It is speculated that the guidelines from these two countries would play different roles in guiding clinical operation and supporting medical decision. In terms of formation methods of clinical questions, it is suggested to attach importance to optimizing process in formatting clinical questions to improve the clinical applicability of CPGs of Acup-Mox.
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- Nan-Qi Zhao
- Institute of Acupuncture-Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, China
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- Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-based Medicine, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100045, China
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- Institute of Acupuncture-Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, China
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- Institute of Acupuncture-Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, China
- College of Acupuncture and Massage, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Institute of Acupuncture-Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, China
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- Institute of Acupuncture-Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, China
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- Institute of Acupuncture-Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, China
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- Institute of Acupuncture-Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, China.
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Jiang HL, Xu XH, Zhao JY, Wang FC. Acupoint compatibility effect: increasing "effect value" and expanding "effect domain". Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2023; 43:1275-1278. [PMID: 37986252 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20221004-k0001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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By summarizing and exploring the theoretic connotation, key of functions and effect mechanism of acupoint compatibility, the effect of acupoint compatibility is concluded as the increase of "effect value" and the expansion of "effect domain". The increase of "effect value" is the concrete embodiment by the value of medical assessment scale, the value of objective index detection in clinical trial and the value of index detection in experiment research. The expansion of "effect domain" is the increase of effect target and the extension of effect scope. The paper interprets the scientific connotation of acupoint compatibility therapy from a new perspective, and emphasizes the innovative approaches to research while bringing forth new ideas on the research method. It is anticipated that a novel breakthrough can be achieved in the study of acupoint compatibility and the improvement of acupuncture-moxibustion efficacy.
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- Hai-Lin Jiang
- (College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Changchun University of CM, Changchun 130117, Jilin Province, China)
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- (College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Changchun University of CM, Changchun 130117, Jilin Province, China)
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- (College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Changchun University of CM, Changchun 130117, Jilin Province, China)
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- (College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Changchun University of CM, Changchun 130117, Jilin Province, China).
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Wang QM, Gao M, Li SX, Wang B, Xu G, Wen JL. Effect of mild moxibustion with moxa stick and infrared mild moxibustion on skin blood perfusion at Waiguan (TE 5). Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2023; 43:1269-1274. [PMID: 37986251 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20221115-k0001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To observe the changes of skin blood flow perfusion at Waiguan (TE 5) caused by mild moxibustion with moxa stick and infrared mild moxibustion using laser speckle contrast imaging technology, and to compare the microcirculatory effect during and after both moxibustion methods and explore the dose-response relationship of moxibustion. METHODS Twenty-four healthy participants were treated with mild moxibustion with moxa stick and infrared mild moxibustion at left Waiguan (TE 5). The record started when the skin temperature reached (44±1) °C, and both moxibustion methods were provided within this temperature range. The 20-minute moxibustion process was divided into four stages (5, 10, 15, and 20 min) using interpolation method, and each participant completed eight interventions with a minimum 24-hour interval between different interventions. The skin surface temperature of the left Waiguan (TE 5) was monitored when both moxibustion interventions were given for 10 min using a TES1306 thermocouple thermometer. The skin microcirculatory blood perfusion units (MBPU) of left Waiguan (TE 5) was measured using a PSIN-01087 laser speckle blood flow imager 1 min before moxibustion, at 5, 10, 15, 20 min during moxibustion and continuously for 20 min after moxibustion in each intervention. RESULTS The skin surface temperature of the left Waiguan (TE 5) remained within the range of (44±1) °C during both moxibustion methods, with no statistically significant difference (P>0.05). Compared with that before moxibustion, the MBPU of the left Waiguan (TE 5) was increased significantly at 5, 10, 15, and 20 min of both moxibustion methods (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with moxibustion for 10, 15 and 20 min, the MBPU of the left Waiguan (TE 5) of moxibustion for 5 min was lower in both moxibustion methods (P<0.01). For both moxibustion methods with the same moxibustion course, the MBPU of the left Waiguan (TE 5) 20 min after intervention was significantly higher than that at 1 min before moxibustion (P<0.001), and there was no significant difference in MBPU between 1 min before moxibustion and 20 min after moxibustion among different groups (P>0.05). Within the same moxibustion method, the MBPU of the left Waiguan (TE 5) 20 min after moxibustion with the intervention of 5 min was lower compared to that of 10, 15, and 20 min of moxibustion (P<0.001), with no significant differences between 10, 15, and 20 min of moxibustion (P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS When controlling the skin temperature at Waiguan (TE 5) within (44±1) °C, infrared mild moxibustion has similar effects on skin microcirculatory blood perfusion as traditional mild moxibustion with moxa sticks. From a dose-response perspective, microcirculation reached a stable state after 10 min of moxibustion, and moxibustion interventions lasting for more than 10 min shows better therapeutic effects.
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- Qiang-Mei Wang
- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Shanghai University of TCM, Shanghai 201203, China.
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- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Shanghai University of TCM, Shanghai 201203, China.
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- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Shanghai University of TCM, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of TCM
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- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Shanghai University of TCM, Shanghai 201203, China
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- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Shanghai University of TCM, Shanghai 201203, China
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Zheng S, Shen Q, Lyu Z, Tian S, Huang X, Liu Y, Yu X, Pan W, Nie N, Liang Y, Fang J. Effect of acupuncture or moxibustion at Acupoints Weizhong (BL40) or Chize (LU5) on the change in lumbar temperature in healthy adults: A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial with a 2 × 2 factorial design. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0291536. [PMID: 37903112 PMCID: PMC10615297 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0291536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Low back pain is a common complaint among adults, and moxibustion and acupuncture are commonly used treatments. In traditional theory, Weizhong (BL40) is a popular acupoint, as supported by the saying "Yao Bei Wei Zhong Qiu." However, the difference in efficacy between acupuncture and moxibustion remains unclear. Therefore, this trial will compare the thermal effects of acupuncture and moxibustion at BL40 and Chize point (LU5) in healthy adults to provide more objective evidence regarding the relationship between the lumbar and BL40. METHOD/DESIGN The trial will use a two-by-two factorial design, randomly assigning 140 participants to four groups (acupuncture at Weizhong (BL40), acupuncture at Chize (LU5), moxibustion at Weizhong (BL40), and moxibustion at Chize (LU5)) at a ratio of 1:1:1:1. Each group will undergo a 30-minute intervention, with the primary outcome being mean temperature in the lumbar region at the last minute of the intervention period. Secondary outcomes include maximum lumbar temperature in the lumbar region at the last minute of the intervention, average lumbar temperature and average bladder meridian temperature at specific time points during and after the intervention, and scores on the warming sensation questionnaire. Data will be analyzed on an intention-to-treat basis. DISCUSSION This study will be the first to compare the thermal effect difference in the lumbar area between acupuncture and moxibustion in healthy individuals. The findings of this study will provide new insights for the "Yao Bei Wei Zhong Qiu" theory of traditional Chinese medicine. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov, Trial number: NCT05665426. Registered on 26 December 2022.
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- Siyi Zheng
- The Third School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The Third School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The Third School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The Third School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The Third School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The Third School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The Third School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The Third School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhongshan Hospital of Zhejiang Province), Hangzhou, China
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- The Third School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhongshan Hospital of Zhejiang Province), Hangzhou, China
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- The Third School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhongshan Hospital of Zhejiang Province), Hangzhou, China
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Yu WY, Li XH, Jia ZX, Hou Y, Dong TT, Wang XX, Liu YX, Yang JG. Du-Moxibustion in a Mouse Model of Ankylosing Spondylitis. J Vis Exp 2023. [PMID: 37955365 DOI: 10.3791/65586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a progressively worsening and disabling form of arthritis that primarily affects the axial skeleton. This disease mainly involves the spine and the sacroiliac joint. Fusion of the spine and the sacroiliac joint may occur in the later stage of the disease, resulting in spinal stiffness and kyphosis, as well as difficulty in walking, which seriously affects the quality of work and daily living activities and imposes a heavy burden on the patient, the family, and society. Increasing attention has been paid to non-pharmacotherapy as an alternative therapy for AS. Moxibustion is an ancient therapeutic technique used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Du-moxibustion therapy, a unique and innovative external treatment developed on the basis of ordinary moxibustion, has a definite therapeutic effect on AS. Du-moxibustion skillfully combines the compatible techniques of TCM to integrate meridians, acupoints, Chinese herbal medicine, and moxibustion. This paper describes the operation procedures and precautions to be taken during Du-moxibustion in experimental mice in detail to provide an experimental basis for the study of the mechanism of Du-moxibustion in the treatment of AS.
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- Wen-Yan Yu
- School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- School of First Clinical Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- External Treatment Center, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- School of First Clinical Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine;
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- School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine;
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Hu W, Zhou H, Zeng Y, Zeng Q, Huang Z, Wang C. Efficacy of acupuncture or moxibustion in treating senile insomnia compared with a control group: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e34842. [PMID: 37861514 PMCID: PMC10589601 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000034842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the efficacy of acupuncture or moxibustion therapy in senile insomnia patients. METHODS A comprehensive literature search was conducted using 7 electronic databases to identify randomized controlled trials reported on the use of acupuncture or moxibustion therapy in insomnia. The time frame was set from database establishment to March 11, 2023. The RevMan (version 5.3) and STATA (version 17.0) software were used to evaluate the quality of the included randomized controlled trials and perform a meta-analysis. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool. Subgroup analysis was performed based on different intervention methods. The I2 statistic was used to assess heterogeneity among studies. RESULTS A total of 20 studies conducted between 2007 and 2022 were included, involving 1677 patients with senile insomnia. In terms of efficacy, acupuncture or moxibustion alone was significantly better than western drugs (RR = 1.12; 95% CI, 1.06-1.20), acupuncture combined with drugs was better than drugs alone (RR = 1.20; 95% CI, 1.12-1.29), and acupuncture combined with cognitive behavior therapy intervention (CBT-I) was significantly better than CBT-I alone (RR = 1.52; 95% CI, 1.07-2.17). In terms of Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scores, acupuncture or moxibustion alone was more effective than western drugs (MD = -1.82; 95% CI, -2.37 to -1.26), acupuncture combined with drugs was more effective than drugs alone (MD = -3.10; 95% CI, -4.25 to -1.95), and acupuncture was significantly more effective than sham acupuncture (MD = -4.18; 95% CI, -5.85 to -2.51) and psychological intervention (MD = -3.54; 95% CI, -4.33 to -2.75) in improving sleep quality. CONCLUSIONS This meta-analysis revealed that acupuncture or moxibustion alone or combination with other therapies(drugs, CBT-I or psychological intervention) has high clinical efficacy and can improve the sleep quality of patients with senile insomnia. However, further well-designed studies are warranted to verify these findings.
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- Wenjiao Hu
- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Sichuan Integrative Medicine Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Sichuan Integrative Medicine Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Sichuan Integrative Medicine Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- Sichuan Integrative Medicine Hospital, Chengdu, China
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Wang S, Mu C, Zhang F, Tang H, Ning W. Acupuncture or moxibustion adjuvant chemotherapy for advanced non-small cell lung cancer: Systematic review and network meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e35000. [PMID: 37861487 PMCID: PMC10589565 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000035000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND To compare the advantages and disadvantages of different acupuncture and moxibustion methods by network meta-analysis, in order to find out the best acupuncture and moxibustion adjuvant chemotherapy scheme of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). METHODS Randomized controlled trials of acupuncture and moxibustion adjuvant chemotherapy in the treatment of NSCLC were searched in PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of science, EMbase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang, VIP database and SinoMed. The retrieval time was up to December 03, 2022. ROB2 was used to evaluate publication bias, and Stata16 was used for network meta-analysis. RESULTS A total of 14 studies involving 921 patients were included. The results of network Meta-analysis showed that the effect of acupuncture combined with chemotherapy was better than that of chemotherapy (RR = 1.28, 95%CI (1.04,1.58), P < .0001). The effect of acupuncture combined with chemotherapy was better than that of chemotherapy in improving KPS score (MD = 9.01, 95%CI (3.35,14.67), P < .0001). The safety of acupuncture combined with chemotherapy (RR = 0.35, 95%CI (0.15,0.83), P < .0001) was better than that of chemotherapy. CONCLUSION Acupuncture combined with chemotherapy has the best comprehensive effect.
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- Shiheng Wang
- Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Youjiang, China
- China Institute for History of Medicine and Medical Literature, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Traditional Chinese medicine department, Tianjin Nankai District Bainian Renyitang Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic, Tianjin, China
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- China Institute for History of Medicine and Medical Literature, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Youjiang, China
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- Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Youjiang, China
- China Institute for History of Medicine and Medical Literature, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- Traditional Chinese medicine department, Tianjin Nankai District Bainian Renyitang Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic, Tianjin, China
- Department of Cardiology, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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Lu XF, Tao YW, Liu F, Xu YQ, Gong MQ, Yang ZX. [Re-evaluation of systematic reviews of acupuncture and moxibustion for children with cerebral palsy]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2023; 43:1209-16. [PMID: 37802530 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20221008-0004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the methodological quality, report quality and evidence quality of the Meta-analysis and systematic reviews of acupuncture and moxibustion for children with cerebral palsy, aiming to provide decision-making basis for clinical treatment. METHODS The systematic reviews and Meta-analysis of acupuncture and moxibustion for children with cerebral palsy were searched in CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, SinoMed, Cochrane Library, PubMed and EMbase. The retrieval time was from the database establishment to June 30th, 2022. AMSTAR 2 (a measurement tool to assess systematic reviews) was used to evaluate the methodological quality, and PRISMA (preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and Meta-analyses) was used to evaluate the report quality, and GRADE was used to evaluate the quality of evidence. RESULTS A total of 14 systematic reviews were included, including 37 primary outcome indexes. According to AMSTAR 2 evaluation results, there were 4 low quality studies, 10 very low quality studies, and low scores on items 2, 4, 7, 10 and 16. PRISMA scores ranged from 15 to 25, and the main reporting problems reflected in structured abstracts, program and registration, retrieval, and funding sources, etc. According to the GRADE classification results, there were 3 high quality evidences, 7 medium quality evidences, 10 low quality evidences and 17 very low quality evidences. The main downgrading factors were limitations, imprecision and publication bias. CONCLUSION Acupuncture and moxibustion has a certain effect for cerebral palsy in children, but the quality of methodology, reporting and evidence in the included literature is poor, and the comparison of curative effect between different acupuncture and moxibustion methods is unclear.
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- Xiao-Fei Lu
- Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of CM, Shenzhen 518000, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Shenzhen TCM Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, Guangdong Province
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Shenzhen TCM Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, Guangdong Province
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- Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of CM, Shenzhen 518000, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Shenzhen TCM Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, Guangdong Province
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Shenzhen TCM Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, Guangdong Province
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Wu F, Li J, Wang JZ, Wang H, Wu S, Lu W. [Effects of moxibustion of "biaoben acupoint combination" on heart rate variability, atrial natriuretic peptide in the model rats of IBS-D complicated with anxiety]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2023; 43:1139-47. [PMID: 37802520 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20221129-k0004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the effects on the heart rate variability (HRV) and the expression of the atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) in the model rats of irritable bowel syndrome with predominant diarrhea (IBS-D) rats complicated with anxiety between moxibustion of "biaoben acupoint combination" and that of "conventional acupoint combination". METHODS Of 50 healthy SPF female SD rats, aged 3 months, 8 rats were selected randomly as a blank group, and the rest rats were prepared to be the model of IBS-D complicated with anxiety. Twenty-four rats after successfully modeled were randomized into a model group, a conventional acupoint combination group (convention group) and a biaoben acupoint combination group (biaoben group), 8 rats in each one. In the convention group, moxibustion was delivered at "Tianshu" (ST 25), "Zusanli"(ST 36) and "Shangjuxu"(ST 37); and in the biaoben group, moxibustion was applied to "Neiguan" (PC 6), "Zusanli" (ST 36), and "Guanyuan" (CV 4). One session of moxibustion took 20 min, once daily, for 14 days in total. Before and after intervention, the body mass and fecal moisture content were compared in the rats of each group; using abdominal wall withdrawal reflex, the visceral hypersensitivity was evaluated; with elevated plus maze (EPM) and light-dark box (LDB), the anxiety conditions were assessed. After intervention, HRV was compared among groups, the ultrastructure of intestinal mucosa was observed under the transmission electron microscope in the rats of each group, and ANP expression in the myocardial tissue was detected using Western blot method and immunofluorescence. RESULTS Before the intervention, compared with the blank group, the body mass and visceral pain threshold of rats were reduced in the model group, the convention group and the biaoben group (P<0.05), fecal moisture content and AWR scores (at the dilatation pressure of 40, 60 and 80 mm Hg, 1 mm Hg ≈ 0.133 kPa) were elevated (P<0.05); and time in the open arm, the open arm entry number and the total movement distance (EPM), the time spent in the light compartment, the number of dark to light transitions and the total transition distance (LDB) were decreased (P<0.05). After the intervention, compared with the blank group, in the model group, the body mass, visceral pain threshold, standard diviation of NN intervals (SDNN) and root mean square of successive RR interval differences (RMSSD) were dropped (P<0.05), fecal moisture content, AWR scores (the dilation pressures of 40, 60 and 80 mm Hg), LF/HF and ANP expression were increased (P<0.05), the time in open arm, the open arm entry number and the total movement distance (EPM), the time spent in the light compartment, the number of dark to light transitions and the total transition distance (LDB) were decreased (P<0.05). When compared with the model group, in the convention group and the biaoben group, the body mass, visceral pain threshold, SDNN and RMSSD were increased (P<0.05), fecal moisture content, AWR scores (the dilation pressures of 60 and 80 mm Hg), LF/HF and ANP expression were dropped (P<0.05), the time in open arm, the open arm entry number and the total movement distance (EPM), the time spent in the light compartment, the number of dark to light transitions and the total transition distance (LDB) were increased (P<0.05). In the biaoben group, compared with the convention group, the body mass, visceral pain threshold, SDNN and RMSSD were elevated (P<0.05), fecal moisture content, AWR score (the dilation pressure of 80 mm Hg), LF/HF and ANP expression were decreased (P<0.05), the time in open arm, the open arm entry number and the total movement distance (EPM), the time spent in the light compartment, the number of dark to light transitions and the total transition distance (LDB) were increased (P<0.05). The epithelial cells of the intestinal mucosa showed a normal morphology in the blank group, the tight junction of the cells was disrupted and the junction was loose in the model group; the tight junction was imperfect in the convention group, but it was intact in the biaoben group. CONCLUSION Compared with the conventional acupoint combination, moxibustion of biaoben acupoint combination is more effective on the symptoms of IBS-D complicated with anxiety in the model rats. The effect mechanism may be related to attenuating anxiety-like negative emotions, positively regulating HRV, stabilizing IBS-D intestinal mucosal barrier and down-regulating the expression of ANP in myocardium.
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- Fan Wu
- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion, Orthopedics and Traumatology, Hubei University of CM, Wuhan 430061, China
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- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion, Orthopedics and Traumatology, Hubei University of CM, Wuhan 430061, China
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- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion, Orthopedics and Traumatology, Hubei University of CM, Wuhan 430061, China
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- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion, Orthopedics and Traumatology, Hubei University of CM, Wuhan 430061, China
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- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion, Orthopedics and Traumatology, Hubei University of CM, Wuhan 430061, China
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- College of Clinical Chinese Medicine, Hubei University of CM
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LI C, YANG Y, FENG C, LI H, QU Y, WANG Y, WANG D, WANG Q, GUO J, SHI T, SUN X, WANG X, HOU Y, SUN Z, YANG T. Integrated 'omics analysis for the gut microbiota response to moxibustion in a rat model of chronic fatigue syndrome. J TRADIT CHIN MED 2023; 43:1176-1189. [PMID: 37946480 PMCID: PMC10623263 DOI: 10.19852/j.cnki.jtcm.20231018.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To observe the efficacy of moxibustion in the treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and explore the effects on gut microbiota and metabolic profiles. METHODS Forty-eight male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly assigned to control group (Con), CFS model group (Mod, established by multiple chronic stress for 35 d), MoxA group (CFS model with moxibustion Shenque (CV8) and Guanyuan (CV4), 10 min/d, 28 d) and MoxB group (CFS model with moxibustion Zusanli (ST36), 10 min/d, 28 d). Open-field test (OFT) and Morris-water-maze test (MWMT) were determined for assessment the CFS model and the therapeutic effects of moxibustion.16S rRNA gene sequencing analysis based gut microbiota integrated untargeted liquid chromatograph-mass spectrometer (LC-MS) based fecal metabolomics were executed, as well as Spearman correlation analysis, was utilized to uncover the functional relevance between the potential metabolites and gut microbiota. RESULTS The results of our behavioral tests showed that moxibustion improved the performance of CFS rats in the OFT and the MWMT. Microbiome profiling analysis revealed that the gut microbiomes of CFS rats were less diverse with altered composition, including increases in pro-inflammatory species (such as Proteobacteria) and decreases in anti-inflammatory species (such as Bacteroides, Lactobacillus, Ruminococcus, and Prevotella). Moxibustion partially normalized these changes in the gut microbiota. Furthermore, CFS was associated with metabolic disorders, which were effectively ameliorated by moxibustion. This was demonstrated by the normalization of 33 microbiota-related metabolites, including mannose (P = 0.001), aspartic acid (P = 0.009), alanine (P = 0.007), serine (P = 0.000), threonine (P = 0.027), methionine (P = 0.023), 5-hydroxytryptamine (P = 0.008), alpha-linolenic acid (P = 0.003), eicosapentaenoic acid (P = 0.006), hypoxanthine (P = 0.000), vitamin B6 (P = 0.000), cholic acid (P = 0.013), and taurocholate (P = 0.002). Correlation analysis showed a significant association between the perturbed fecal microbiota and metabolite levels, with a notable negative relationship between LCA and Bacteroides. CONCLUSIONS In this study, we demonstrated that moxibustion has an antifatigue-like effect. The results from the 16S rRNA gene sequencing and metabolomics analysis suggest that the therapeutic effects of moxibustion on CFS are related to the regulation of gut microorganisms and their metabolites. The increase in Bacteroides and decrease in LCA may be key targets for the moxibustion treatment of CFS.
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- Chaoran LI
- 1 Department of Acupuncture, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310000, China
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- 2 Department of Chinese Medical Literature, College of Basic Medicine, Heilongjiang University of Chinese medicine, Harbin 150040, China
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- 3 Department of Rehabilitation, the First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China
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- 7 Shanghai Applied Protein Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai 200233, China
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- 5 Graduate School, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China
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- 6 Department of Acupuncture, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China
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- 6 Department of Acupuncture, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China
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- 5 Graduate School, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China
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- 5 Graduate School, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China
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- 5 Graduate School, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China
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- 4 Department of Acupuncture, the First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China
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- 8 Department of Acupuncture, Chongqing Changshou District People's Hospital, Chongqing 401220, China
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- 9 College of integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, and National Key Laboratory of Collateral Disease Research and Innovative Chinese Medicine, Hebei 050000, China
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- 6 Department of Acupuncture, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China
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- 10 Department of Rehabilitation, the First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Traditional Chinese Medicine Informatics Key Laboratory of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin 150040, China
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Coyle ME, Smith C, Peat B. Cephalic version by moxibustion for breech presentation. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2023; 5:CD003928. [PMID: 37158339 PMCID: PMC10167788 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd003928.pub4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Breech presentation at term can cause complications during birth and increase the chance of caesarean section. Moxibustion (a type of Chinese medicine which involves burning a herb close to the skin) at the acupuncture point Bladder 67 (BL67) (Chinese name Zhiyin), located at the tip of the fifth toe, has been proposed as a way of changing breech presentation to cephalic presentation. This is an update of a review first published in 2005 and last published in 2012. OBJECTIVES To examine the effectiveness and safety of moxibustion on changing the presentation of an unborn baby in the breech position, the need for external cephalic version (ECV), mode of birth, and perinatal morbidity and mortality. SEARCH METHODS For this update, we searched Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth's Trials Register (which includes trials from CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, and conference proceedings), ClinicalTrials.gov, and the WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ICTRP) (4 November 2021). We also searched MEDLINE, CINAHL, AMED, Embase and MIDIRS (inception to 3 November 2021), and the reference lists of retrieved studies. SELECTION CRITERIA The inclusion criteria were published and unpublished randomised or quasi-randomised controlled trials comparing moxibustion either alone or in combination with other techniques (e.g. acupuncture or postural techniques) with a control group (no moxibustion) or other methods (e.g. acupuncture, postural techniques) in women with a singleton breech presentation. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently determined trial eligibility, assessed trial quality, and extracted data. Outcome measures were baby's presentation at birth, need for ECV, mode of birth, perinatal morbidity and mortality, maternal complications and maternal satisfaction, and adverse events. We assessed the certainty of the evidence using the GRADE approach. MAIN RESULTS: This updated review includes 13 studies (2181 women), of which six trials are new. Most studies used adequate methods for random sequence generation and allocation concealment. Blinding of participants and personnel is challenging with a manual therapy intervention; however, the use of objective outcomes meant that the lack of blinding was unlikely to affect the results. Most studies reported little or no loss to follow-up, and few trial protocols were available. One study that was terminated early was judged as high risk for other sources of bias. Meta-analysis showed that compared to usual care alone, the combination of moxibustion plus usual care probably reduces the chance of non-cephalic presentation at birth (7 trials, 1152 women; risk ratio (RR) 0.87, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.78 to 0.99, I2 = 38%; moderate-certainty evidence), but the evidence is very uncertain about the effect of moxibustion plus usual care on the need for ECV (4 trials, 692 women; RR 0.62, 95% CI 0.32 to 1.21, I2 = 78%; low-certainty evidence) because the CIs included both appreciable benefit and moderate harm. Adding moxibustion to usual care probably has little to no effect on the chance of caesarean section (6 trials, 1030 women; RR 0.94, 95% CI 0.83 to 1.05, I2 = 0%; moderate-certainty evidence). The evidence is very uncertain about the effect of moxibustion plus usual care on the the chance of premature rupture of membranes (3 trials, 402 women; RR 1.31, 95% CI 0.17 to 10.21, I2 = 59%; low-certainty evidence) because there were very few data. Moxibustion plus usual care probably reduces the use of oxytocin (1 trial, 260 women; RR 0.28, 95% CI 0.13 to 0.60; moderate-certainty evidence). The evidence is very uncertain about the chance of cord blood pH less than 7.1 (1 trial, 212 women; RR 3.00, 95% CI 0.32 to 28.38; low-certainty evidence) because there were very few data. We are very uncertain whether the combination of moxibustion plus usual care increases the chance of adverse events (including nausea, unpleasant odour, abdominal pain and uterine contractions; intervention: 27/65, control: 0/57), as only one study presented data in a way that could be reanalysed (122 women; RR 48.33, 95% CI 3.01 to 774.86; very low-certainty evidence). When moxibustion plus usual care was compared with sham moxibustion plus usual care, we found that moxibustion probably reduces the chance of non-cephalic presentation at birth (1 trial, 272 women; RR 0.74, 95% CI 0.58 to 0.95; moderate-certainty evidence) and probably results in little to no effect on the rate of caesarean section (1 trial, 272 women; RR 0.84, 95% CI 0.68 to 1.04; moderate-certainty evidence). No study that compared moxibustion plus usual care with sham moxibustion plus usual care reported on the clinically important outcomes of need for ECV, premature rupture of membranes, use of oxytocin, and cord blood pH less than 7.1, and one trial that reported adverse events reported data for the whole sample. When moxibustion was combined with acupuncture and usual care, there was very little evidence about the effect of the combination on non-cephalic presentation at birth (1 trial, 226 women; RR 0.73, 95% CI 0.57 to 0.94) and at the end of treatment (2 trials, 254 women; RR 0.73, 95% CI 0.57 to 0.93), and on the need for ECV (1 trial, 14 women; RR 0.45, 95% CI 0.07 to 3.01). There was very little evidence about whether moxibustion plus acupuncture plus usual care reduced the chance of caesarean section (2 trials, 240 women; RR 0.80, 95% CI 0.65 to 0.99) or pre-eclampsia (1 trial, 14 women; RR 5.00, 95% CI 0.24 to 104.15). The certainty of the evidence for this comparison was not assessed. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS We found moderate-certainty evidence that moxibustion plus usual care probably reduces the chance of non-cephalic presentation at birth, but uncertain evidence about the need for ECV. Moderate-certainty evidence from one study shows that moxibustion plus usual care probably reduces the use of oxytocin before or during labour. However, moxibustion plus usual care probably results in little to no difference in the rate of caesarean section, and we are uncertain about its effects on the chance of premature rupture of membranes and cord blood pH less than 7.1. Adverse events were inadequately reported in most trials.
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- Meaghan E Coyle
- School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Bundoora, Australia
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- Translational Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Women's and Children's Hospital, North Adelaide, Australia
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Liu Y, Wang S, Chen W, Tan Y, Dun W, Zhang Y, Lu T, Hou X, Liu J. The Consistency between Registered Acupuncture-Moxibustion Clinical Studies and Their Published Studies and Update Status of Registered Information. Complement Med Res 2023; 30:307-316. [PMID: 36944314 DOI: 10.1159/000530245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Few studies have analyzed the consistency between registered acupuncture-moxibustion clinical studies and their published research results as well as their update status of registered information. METHODS We searched for acupuncture-moxibustion clinical studies that were registered at the World Health Organization International Clinical Trials Registry Platform between 2013 and 2015 and collected data regarding their characteristics and update status. Published results of these registered studies were identified and compared with registered information. RESULTS A total of 425 registered acupuncture-moxibustion clinical studies were included; 379 (89.2%) of them were interventional studies, and the remaining 46 (10.8%) were observational studies. Forty-six studies (10.8%) were found to have published results, and 51 published articles were identified. Overall, 73.2% (311) of registered studies did not update the research status in time; 46.6% (198) stopped updating before recruiting; 21.6% (92) stopped updating after recruiting; and 4.9% (21) stopped updating after completion. Regarding the 46 studies with published results, 29 (63.0%) were considered to be affected by reporting bias. These reporting biases predominantly involved the omission of some predefined outcomes or endpoints (16 studies), contradictions regarding descriptions of sample sizes (9 studies), discrepancies in treatment measurements or group distribution (7 studies), and inconsistent treatment durations (4 studies). When compared with other studies, significant and various reporting biases could also be commonly found in fields other than acupuncture-moxibustion. CONCLUSIONS There were many discrepancies between registered information and published reports on acupuncture-moxibustion, which could also be commonly observed in other fields. Moreover, a large proportion of registered studies did not update their research status in time. Efforts should be made to improve the reporting quality and timely updates. Hintergrund Es gibt nur wenige Studien, in denen die Übereinstimmung zwischen den registrierten klinischen Studien zur Akupunktur und Moxibustion mit den veröffentlichten Studienergebnissen und dem Aktualisierungsstand der Informationen im Register untersucht wurde. Methoden Wir suchten nach klinischen Studien zur Akupunktur und Moxibustion, die zwischen 2013 und 2015 auf der International Clinical Trials Registry Platform der Weltgesundheitsorganisation registriert wurden, und erhoben Daten zu ihren Merkmalen und ihrem Aktualisierungsstand. Die veröffentlichten Ergebnisse der registrierten Studien wurden identifiziert und mit den Informationen im Register verglichen. Ergebnisse Insgesamt wurden 425 registrierte klinische Studien zur Akupunktur und Moxibustion eingeschlossen, davon waren 379 (89,2 %) Interventionsstudien und die restlichen 46 (10,8 %) waren Beobachtungsstudien. Es wurden 46 Studien (10,8 %) mit veröffentlichten Ergebnissen gefunden und 51 veröffentlichte Artikel identifiziert. Insgesamt wurde bei 73,2 % (311) der registrierten Studien der Forschungsstand nicht zeitnah aktualisiert; bei 46,6 % (198) wurde die Aktualisierung vor der Rekrutierung eingestellt; bei 21,6 % (92) wurde die Aktualisierung nach der Rekrutierung eingestellt und bei 4,9 % (21) wurde die Aktualisierung nach Abschluss der Studie eingestellt. Von den 46 Studien mit veröffentlichten Ergebnissen wurden 29 (63,0 %) als von Publikationsverzerrung betroffen angesehen. Diese Publikationsverzerrung betraf vor allem die Auslassung einiger vordefinierter Zielkriterien oder Endpunkte (16 Studien), Widersprüche bei der Beschreibung des Stichprobenumfangs (9 Studien), Diskrepanzen bei den Behandlungsmessungen oder der Gruppenverteilung (7 Studien) und Inkonsistenzen bei der Behandlungsdauer (4 Studien). Beim Vergleich mit anderen Studien wurden auch in anderen Bereichen als Akupunktur und Moxibustion häufig signifikante und unterschiedliche Publikationsverzerrungen festgestellt. Schlussfolgerungen Es bestanden zahlreiche Diskrepanzen zwischen den Informationen im Register und den veröffentlichten Berichten über Akupunktur und Moxibustion, die auch in anderen Bereichen häufig zu beobachten waren. Darüber hinaus wurde bei einem Großteil der registrierten Studien der Forschungsstand nicht zeitnah aktualisiert. Es sollten Anstrengungen unternommen werden, um die Qualität der Berichterstattung und die zeitnahe Aktualisierung zu verbessern.
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- Yali Liu
- Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-based Medicine, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, SanBo Brain Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
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- The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Neonatal Center, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, China
- Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
- Department of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Dalian Municipal Women and Children's Medical Center, Dalian, China
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- Institution of Clinical Research and Evidence Based Medicine, The Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, China
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- The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Wu Q, Wang J, Han D, Hu H, Gao H. Efficacy and safety of acupuncture and moxibustion for primary tinnitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Otolaryngol 2023; 44:103821. [PMID: 36905913 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2023.103821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Tinnitus is a common otological symptom that can seriously affect a patient's quality of life, and effective therapies are still lacking. A large number of studies have found that compared with traditional therapy, acupuncture and moxibustion treatment are beneficial for the treatment of primary tinnitus, although current evidence remains inconclusive. This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture and moxibustion for primary tinnitus. METHODS We conducted a comprehensive literature review in multiple databases from inception through December 2021, including PubMed, Medline, Ovid, Embase, Science Direct, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Data, Chinese Biomedical Literature (CBM) and VIP Database. The database search was supplemented by subsequent periodic scrutiny of unpublished and ongoing RCTs from the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) and the WHO International Clinical Trials Registry (ICTRP). We included RCTs that compared acupuncture and moxibustion with pharmacological therapies, oxygen or physical therapies, or no treatment, for treating primary tinnitus. The main outcome measures were Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) and efficacy rate; the secondary outcome measures were Tinnitus Evaluation Questionnaire (TEQ), Pure Tone Average (PTA), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA), Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD) and adverse events. Data accumulation and synthesis included meta-analysis, subgroup analysis, publication bias, risk-of-bias assessment, sensitivity analysis, and adverse events. The Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) system was used to grade the evidence quality. RESULTS We included 34 RCTs involving 3086 patients. Results indicated that compared with the controls, acupuncture and moxibustion resulted in significantly lower scores on the THI, achieved a significantly higher efficacy rate, reduced scores on TEQ, PTA, VAS, HAMA and HAMD. The meta-analysis revealed that acupuncture and moxibustion have a good safety profile in the treatment of primary tinnitus. CONCLUSION The results showed that acupuncture and moxibustion for primary tinnitus yielded the greatest decrease in tinnitus severity and improvement in quality of life. Due to the low quality of GRADE evidence grade, the considerable heterogeneity among trials for several data syntheses, more high-quality studies with large sample sizes and longer follow-up periods are urgently needed.
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- Qiqi Wu
- Department of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Massage, Wenzhou Central Hospital, Wenzhou, China
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- The Third Clinical College of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.
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Chen J, Luo Z, Liu M, Wang F, Zhou R, Wang Y, Jia Y, Wang X, Leng X. Thunder-fire moxibustion for lumbar disc herniation: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e32270. [PMID: 36626497 PMCID: PMC9750694 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000032270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is a common degenerative disease that severely impacts the quality of life of patients. Thunder-fire moxibustion is an ancient Chinese medicine-based external therapeutic procedure that has been employed for pain relief until this day. The focus of our study was to demonstrate the effectiveness and safety of thunder-fire moxibustion in the treatment of LDH. METHODS The literature databases searched included the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Springer, PubMed, Wanfang digital periodicals database, China national knowledge infrastructure, VIP, and Chinese biomedical literature database, and the search period was from database creation to March 2022. These include randomized controlled trials of Thunder-Fire moxibustion alone or in combination with other therapies for LDH. Two evaluators independently extracted data. We accessed the quality of inclusive studies through a Cochrane risk of bias tool. Meta-analyses were performed using Review Manager (Version 5.5). Data was analyzed using fixed-effects or random-effects models, depending on the heterogeneity test results. RESULTS The meta-analysis included 17 studies involving 1344 patients with LDH. The analysis results were as follows: compared with other therapies, the efficacy of thunder-fire moxibustion was statistically significant; the total effective rate (RR = 1.20; 95%CI [1.15, 1.26]; P < .00001), the Japanese orthopaedic association score (MD = 4.42; 95%CI [4.10, 4.73]; P < .00001), the pain score (SMD = -2.66; 95% CI [-3.39, -1.94]; P < .00001). Only 2 reported no adverse events in the included literature, and the remaining had no relevant records. The quality of the evidence in the 17 papers we examined was low or very low. CONCLUSION Thunder-Fire moxibustion is effective in relieving discomfort in patients with LDH. It has significant clinical efficacy, but there is still a need for prospective, multicentre, large-sample randomized controlled trials to enhance the clinical evidence due to the quality of included studies and methodological limitations.
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- Jianye Chen
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
- * Correspondence: Xukai Wang and Xiangyang Leng, The Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China (e-mail: )
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
- * Correspondence: Xukai Wang and Xiangyang Leng, The Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China (e-mail: )
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Wang X, Wu P, Luo Y, Tao SY, Li Y, Tang J, Jiang NN, Wang J, Zhao Y, Wang ZY. [Moxibustion for rheumatoid arthritis and its effect on related negative emotions]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2022; 42:1221-1225. [PMID: 36397218 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20211110-k0004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To observe the clinical efficacy of moxibustion on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and its effect on related negative emotions, and to explore the possible mechanism. METHODS A total of 70 patients with RA were randomized into an observation group (35 cases, 1 case dropped off) and a control group (35 cases, 2 cases dropped off). Conventional western medication therapy was adopted in the control group. On the basis of the treatment in the control group, moxibustion at Zusanli (ST 36), Shenshu (BL 23) and ashi points was adopted in the observation group, once every other day, 3 times a week, and totally 5-week treatment was required in the two groups. Before and after treatment, the scores of visual analogue scale (VAS), morning stiffness, 28-joint disease activity score (DAS28), self-rating anxiety scale (SAS) and self-rating depression scale (SDS) were observed and levels of serum 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), glucocorticoid receptor (GR) and interleukin (IL)-1β were detected by ELISA method in the two groups respectively. RESULTS Compared before treatment, the scores of VAS and DAS28 were decreased after treatment in both groups (P<0.01, P<0.05), and the scores of morning stiffness, SAS, SDS and the serum levels of 5-HT, GR, IL-1β were decreased after treatment in the observation group (P<0.01). After treatment, the scores of VAS, morning stiffness, DAS28, SAS, SDS and the serum levels of GR, IL-1β in the observation group were lower than those in the control group (P<0.05, P<0.01). The clinical symptoms of RA (scores of VAS, morning stiffness and DAS28) were positively correlated with negative emotions (scores of SAS and SDS, r=0.439, P<0.01), the VAS score was positively correlated with serum levels of 5-HT (r=0.189, P<0.05) and IL-1β (r=0.189, P<0.05). CONCLUSION Moxibustion can improve the clinical symptoms and negative emotions in patients with RA by regulating the inflammatory reactions.
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- Xue Wang
- College of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Chengdu University of TCM, Chengdu 610075, Sichuan Province, China
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- College of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Chengdu University of TCM, Chengdu 610075, Sichuan Province, China
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- College of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Chengdu University of TCM, Chengdu 610075, Sichuan Province, China
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- College of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Chengdu University of TCM, Chengdu 610075, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Rheumatic Immunology, Hospital of Chengdu University of TCM, TCM Hospital of Sichuan Province
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- College of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Chengdu University of TCM, Chengdu 610075, Sichuan Province, China
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- College of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Chengdu University of TCM, Chengdu 610075, Sichuan Province, China
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- College of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Chengdu University of TCM, Chengdu 610075, Sichuan Province, China
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- College of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Chengdu University of TCM, Chengdu 610075, Sichuan Province, China
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- College of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Chengdu University of TCM, Chengdu 610075, Sichuan Province, China
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Luo D, Liu B, Wang P, Liao H, Mao S, Chen H, Huang Y, Liu L, Lan W, Liu F. Traditional Chinese medicine combined with Moxibustion in the treatment of "long-COVID": A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e31447. [PMID: 36316848 PMCID: PMC9622338 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND From the end of 2019 to now, COVID-19 is still prevalent, which poses a great threat to international public health. With the increasing number of people infected, the number of patients with COVID-19 sequelae is also increasing, but there is no specific drug for COVID-19 sequelae. In China, traditional Chinese medicine combined with acupuncture has been widely used in COVID-19 sequelae, but there is still a lack of evidence-based medicine evaluation. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine combined with moxibustion in the treatment of COVID-19 sequelae. METHODS According to the retrieval strategy, the "long COVID" randomized controlled trial of traditional Chinese medicine combined with moxibustion will be search in eight databases composed of PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, China National knowledge Infrastructure Database, China Biomedical Database and China Science and Technology Journal Database, regardless of publication date or language. The study was screened according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, and the Cochrane risk bias assessment tool was used to evaluate the quality of the study. Meta-analysis was carried out using RevMan5.3 and STATA12.0 software. Finally, the level of evidence of the results will be evaluated. RESULTS This study will evaluate whether traditional Chinese medicine combined with moxibustion can effectively treat the symptoms of COVID-19 sequelae. CONCLUSION This study will provide evidence whether there is benefit of traditional Chinese medicine combined with moxibustion in the treatment of COVID-19 sequelae. At the same time, our research results will provide a reference for clinical decision-making and guiding development in the future.
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- Dongqiang Luo
- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Clifford Hospital, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Feng Liu, Clifford Hospital, No.3, Hongfu Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (e-mails: )
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Zhou X, Lv Z, Hong S, Hu H, Tian Y, Wu S, Wang K, Wei Z, Lv L. Effectiveness and safety of acupuncture and moxibustion for chronic prostatitis: A protocol for an overview of systematic reviews and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e26116. [PMID: 36254055 PMCID: PMC9575744 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000026116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Chronic prostatitis (CP) refers to a disease characterized by local pain and discomfort, urination discomfort, and quality of life. Acupuncture (ACU) and moxibustion are widely used in the treatment of CP, and the curative effect is satisfactory. Several systematic reviews (SRs) and meta-analyzes have reported the effectiveness of ACU and moxibustion in treating patients with CP. However, the evidence is not systematically integrated. This overview aims to integrate and evaluate the reliability of these SRs and the evidence generated from the ACU and moxibustion for CP meta-analysis. METHODS We will make a comprehensive retrieval in seven databases as following: Embase, Cochrane Library, Pubmed, Chinese databases SinoMed (previously called the Chinese Biomedical Database), Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Chinese Scientific Journals Database (VIP), and Wanfang Data (WF). The time is limited from the construction of the library to May 2021. We will use the Assessment of Multiple Systematic Reviews-2 (AMSTAR-2) tool to evaluate methodological quality. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P) will be used in the report checklist to assess the quality of reports in the study. The GRADE will be used to evaluate the included SRs and meta-analysis. Our reviewers will conduct SRs, qualification evaluation, data extraction, methodological quality and evidence quality screening in pairs. The outcomes of interest include: NIH-Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Index (NIH-CPSI), effective rate, other CP symptom scales, EPS-WBC, and adverse events. Evidence will be combined based on patient subgroups and results where appropriate. RESULTS The results will be published in a peer-reviewed journal. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER INPLASY202150018. CONCLUSION This overview will provide comprehensive evidence of ACU and moxibustion for patients with CP.
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- Xingchen Zhou
- The Third Clinical Medical College of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The Third Clinical Medical College of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The Third Clinical Medical College of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The Third Clinical Medical College of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The Third Clinical Medical College of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The Third Clinical Medical College of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The Third Clinical Medical College of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The Third Clinical Medical College of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The Third Clinical Medical College of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- * Correspondence: Lijiang Lv, The Third Clinical Medical College of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, No. 548, Binwen Road, Hangzhou, 310053, China (e-mail: )
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Chen L, Ren X, Li F, Deng H, Ding G, Yao W, Zhao L, Shen X. New smokeless moxibustion for knee osteoarthritis: A study protocol for a multicenter, single-blind, randomized controlled trial. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e30700. [PMID: 36221329 PMCID: PMC9542915 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000030700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a chronic inflammatory disease with high morbidity and disability. As the aging and obese population increase, so will the medical services for this disease. The purpose of this study is to compare the clinical efficacy of herbal activated carbon smokeless moxibustion and traditional moxibustion in the treatment of KOA and to determine the clinical efficacy of herbal activated carbon smokeless moxibustion in the treatment of KOA. METHODS/DESIGN This is a multicenter, two parallel-group, single-blind, randomized controlled trial. Eighty-eight subjects with KOA (Kellgren Lawrence grade II or III) will be recruited and randomly treated with smokeless moxibustion or traditional moxibustion in the ratio of 1:1. The smokeless moxibustion group will use plant herbal activated carbon smokeless moxa cone. The traditional moxibustion group will be treated with pure moxa cone. Subjects in both groups will receive treatment at the affected knee(s) at the acupuncture point ST35, EX-LE2, and EX-LE4. Subjects in both groups will receive 3 sessions per week of moxibustion for 4 weeks. The primary outcome are changes in the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index pain scores from baseline to week 24. Secondary outcomes include visual analog scale, 50 yards fast walking time, short-form heath survey 36, overall clinical efficacy evaluation, self-assessment of safety, treatment credibility and expectancy, and cytokines related to osteoarthritis in serum. DISCUSSION This randomized single-blind controlled trial takes traditional moxibustion as the control group to provide strict evidence for the clinical efficacy and safety of herbal activated carbon smokeless moxibustion in the treatment of KOA.
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- Lusheng Chen
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Acupuncture Mechanism and Acupoint Function, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Acupuncture Mechanism and Acupoint Function, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Acupuncture Mechanism and Acupoint Function, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Ling Zhao and Xueyong Shen, Acupuncture and Tuina School, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China (e-mail: ; )
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Ling Zhao and Xueyong Shen, Acupuncture and Tuina School, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China (e-mail: ; )
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Peng T, Huang X, Zhu M, Hou X, Xiong Y, Fang X, Lin Z, Liu L, Lan W, Lin X. Effect of different acupuncture and moxibustion methods on functional dyspepsia caused by sequelae of COVID-19: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e30770. [PMID: 36197210 PMCID: PMC9508946 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000030770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Functional dyspepsia (FD) is a group of diseases that cannot be explained after routine clinical examination, and is characterized by postprandial fullness, early satiety, and upper abdominal pain or burning. According to the statistics, FD continues to become one of the high-risk sequelae of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), affecting patients' quality of life, increasing psychological burden and increasing economic costs. However, its optimal treatment is still an urgent problem. A large number of studies have shown that acupuncture and moxibustion is effective and safe in the treatment of FD caused by sequelae of COVID-19, which is of research value. Therefore, based on the current literatures, the effectiveness and safety of different acupuncture and moxibustion methods were systematically evaluated to provide possible alternative therapy on FD. METHODS Studies search for eligible randomized controlled trials that use different acupuncture and moxibustion methods as the sole treatment on FD and their data extraction will be done by 2 researchers. In case of disagreement, a third researcher will be introduced for arbitration. Mean difference or relative risk with fixed or random effect model in terms of 95% confidence interval will be adopted for the data synthesis. To evaluate the risk of bias, the Cochrane risk of bias assessment tool will be utilized. The sensitivity or subgroup analysis will also be conducted when meeting high heterogeneity (I2 > 50%). RESULTS This meta-analysis will provide an authentic synthesis of different acupuncture and moxibustion methods on FD caused by sequelae of COVID-19. CONCLUSION This meta-analysis will evaluate the effect of acupuncture and moxibustion on FD caused by sequelae of COVID-19, providing evidence as to the treatment in these patients.
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- Tianzhong Peng
- Nanchang Hongdu Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi Province Hospital of Integrated Chinese Western Medicine, Jiangxi, China
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- Nanchang Hongdu Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi, China
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- Nanchang Hongdu Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi Province Hospital of Integrated Chinese Western Medicine, Jiangxi, China
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- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Nanchang Hongdu Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi, China
- *Correspondence: Xingzhen Lin, Nanchang Hongdu Hospital of Traditional China Medicine, No. 1399, Diezihu Avenue, Honggutan District, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China (e-mail: )
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Yu M, Yang S, Chen B, Gan L, He X, Wang A, Wu X. Effect of chrono-moxibustion and its influence on circadian rhythm for rheumatoid arthritis: A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e30701. [PMID: 36197183 PMCID: PMC9509051 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000030701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease which is characterized by a circadian variation of key clinical symptoms and findings, with prominent joint swelling, stiffness and pain occurring in the early morning and light clinical symptoms during the day. Chrono-moxibustion is carried out at different time, which could result in dissimilar therapeutic effects. However, its efficacy has seldom been systematically demonstrated and few studies have reported that Chrono-moxibustion may regulate the circadian rhythm of RA. We therefore designed a randomized trial to explore the effective difference of Chrono-moxibustion in RA treatment, as well as to study its influence on circadian rhythm of RA patients. METHODS This study is a randomized controlled trial involving 120 participants, and a total of 90 eligible RA patients will be randomly allocated to three groups in a 1:1:1 ratio as moxibustion at 7 to 9 am, moxibustion at 5 to 7 pm, and waiting list group, meanwhile, 30 healthy people will be divided into the control group. Patients in moxibustion groups will be treated for 30 minutes per session, 3 times a week, lasting 6 weeks. All of RA patients will be evaluated with questionnaires and laboratory tests before treatment, as well as 3 weeks, 6 weeks, and 3 months after treatment. One way analysis of variance (ANOVA) with multiple comparisons will be applied to identify differences more than two groups. Halberg cosiner software will be used to analysis the circadian rhythm. RESULTS The results of this study will be published in a peer-reviewed journal. CONCLUSION This study will provide evidence-based evidence for the effective difference of Chrono-moxibustion in RA treatment and its influence on circadian rhythm of RA patients.
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- Mingfang Yu
- The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
- Luzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
- *Correspondence: Xiao Wu, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China (e-mail: )
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Ma Y, Bu H, Chen QW, Yan HM, Zhang X, Lv HY, Wang ZX. [Effect on ankylosing spondylitis at early-middle stage and bone marrow edema of sacroiliac joint treated with acupuncture and governor vessel moxibustion]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2022; 42:971-976. [PMID: 36075591 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20210925-k0001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To observe the efficacy of the combined treatment with acupuncture and governor vessel moxibustion on ankylosing spondylitis (AS) at early-middle stage and investigate the effect on bone marrow edema of sacroiliac joint. METHODS Seventy patients of AS at early-middle stage were randomized into an observation group (35 cases) and a control group (35 cases, 1 case dropped off ). In the control group, the recombinant human tumor necrosis factor receptor-antibody of type Ⅱ fusion protein for injection was injected subcutaneously, 25 mg each time, once on every Monday and Friday, consecutively for 3 weeks. In the observation group, on the base of the intervention as the control group, acupuncture combined with governor vessel moxibustion were provided. Acupuncture was applied to Dazhui (GV 14), Changqiang (GV 1), Zhibian (BL 54), Baihui (GV 20), etc.; the thermal needling technique was adopted at Dazhui (GV 4) and Changqiang (GV 1) for promoting the circulation of the governor vessel, and the ginger-isolated moxibustion on the governor vessel was combined. Such intervention measure was provided once daily. One treatment session contained 7 treatments and 3 sessions were required. Before and after treatment, the scores of Spondyloarthritis Research Consortium of Canada (SPARCC), Bath ankylosing spondylitis disease activity index (BASDAI) and Bath ankylosing spondylitis functional index (BASFI) and Bath ankylosing spondylitis patient global score (BAS-G) were observed in the two groups separately. The efficacy and adverse effects were assessed in the two groups after treatment. RESULTS The scores of SPARCC, BASDAI, BASFI and BAS-G were all reduced after treatment compared with those before treatment in the two groups (P<0.05), and those in the observation group were lower than the control group (P<0.05). The total effective rate was 97.1% (34/35) in the observation group, higher than 82.4% (28/34) in the control group (P<0.05). There were 4 cases of gastrointestinal reactions and 1 case of skin rashes in the control group; and 3 cases of local skin redness and pruritus after governor vessel moxibustion, no any drug adverse effect was found in the observation group. CONCLUSION Based on the western medicine treatment, the combined therapy of acupuncture and governor vessel moxibustion may relieve bone marrow edema of sacroiliac joint in patients with AS at early-middle stage, control the progression of disease and improve the daily life activity. This therapy is relatively safe and effective.
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- Yao Ma
- Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion of TCM, Second Affiliated Hospital of Baotou Medical College of Inner Mongolia University of Science & Technology, Baotou 014030, China
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- Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion of TCM, Second Affiliated Hospital of Baotou Medical College of Inner Mongolia University of Science & Technology, Baotou 014030, China
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- Imaging Center, Second Affiliated Hospital of Baotou Medical College of Inner Mongolia University of Science & Technology, Baotou 014030, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Baotou Medical College of Inner Mongolia University of Science & Technology, Baotou 014030, China
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- Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion of TCM, Second Affiliated Hospital of Baotou Medical College of Inner Mongolia University of Science & Technology, Baotou 014030, China
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- Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion of TCM, Second Affiliated Hospital of Baotou Medical College of Inner Mongolia University of Science & Technology, Baotou 014030, China
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- Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion of TCM, Second Affiliated Hospital of Baotou Medical College of Inner Mongolia University of Science & Technology, Baotou 014030, China
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Jiang X, Lu T, Dong Y, Shi J, Duan M, Zhang X. Effectiveness and safety of moxibustion for vascular dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e29804. [PMID: 35777054 PMCID: PMC9239635 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000029804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Vascular dementia (VD) is the only type of dementia that can be prevented and treated. Compared to conventional treatment methods, moxibustion therapy is more effective for VD. This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of moxibustion in the treatment of VD through a meta-analysis, to provide a complete overview to the advantages of traditional Chinese medicine and provide guidance for clinical application. METHODS Clinical trials on the therapeutic effects of moxibustion or moxibustion combined with acupuncture on VD were retrieved from the VIP information database, Wanfang, CNKI, PubMed, EMBase, and other resources. The included studies were conducted from January 2000 to October 2020. Among the retrieved studies, the content met the standards upon being collated and extracted, and RevMan5.3 was used for meta-analysis. RESULTS Thirteen randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included with 997 patients. The RevMan bias risk assessment revealed that the quality of the studies was generally low. The meta-analysis showed that compared to conventional treatments, moxibution therapy in terms of effective rate, posttreatment Hasegawa Dementia Scale, Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Activity of Daily Living Scale (ADL), Somatostatin (SS), Arginine Vasopressin (AVP), and Syndrome Differentiation Scale of VD were more favorable, and the difference in efficacy was statistically significant. Furthermore, no adverse events were observed in either group. Sensitivity analysis showed strong homogeneity and stable results, whereas funnel plot analysis revealed no significant publication bias. CONCLUSIONS Moxibustion is effective and safe in the treatment of VD, but more high-quality evidence from further studies is required to support this.
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- Xinqi Jiang
- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Xiaoqing Zhang, College of Life Science, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, North-east corner of the intersection of Yangguang South Street and Baiyang East Road, Beijing, 100029, China (e-mail: )
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Zhou X, Li L, Wen ZH, Liu JP, Gu YH, Guo XF, Liao X, Zhu WF, Li SQ, Sun X. [Technical recommendations for pragmatic randomized controlled trials of heat-sensitive moxibustion in community (Ⅱ): organization, implementation and follow-up visits]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2022; 42:696-700. [PMID: 35712958 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20210512-k0005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Based on the community research experience of heat-sensitive moxibustion, this study explained technical recommendations for pragmatic randomized controlled trials (pRCTs) of heat-sensitive moxibustion in community from 7 aspects: selection of community research sites, ethical approval and registration, patient recruitment, training of standard operating procedures, ensuring patient compliance, quality control of follow-up visits and patient safety, which aimed to reduce the difficulty of research execution and improve the quality of pRCTs implementation and follow-up visits of heat-sensitive moxibustion.
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- Xu Zhou
- Evidence-based Medicine Research Centre, Jiangxi University of CM, Nanchang 330004, China
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- China Evidence-based Medicine Centre, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041
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- Key Unit of Methodology in Clinical Research, Guangdong Hospital of TCM
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- Center for Evidence-based Medicine, Beijing University of CM
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- Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
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- Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of CM
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- Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
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- Evidence-based Medicine Research Centre, Jiangxi University of CM, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Evidence-based Medicine Research Centre, Jiangxi University of CM, Nanchang 330004, China
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- China Evidence-based Medicine Centre, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041
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Ma T, Zhang H, Wang R. Effect of Medicine-Separated Moxibustion on Navel Combined with Mind-Regulating Acupuncture on Curative Effect and Quality of Life in Patients with Allergic Rhinitis. Contrast Media Mol Imaging 2022; 2022:4093891. [PMID: 35694711 PMCID: PMC9173985 DOI: 10.1155/2022/4093891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Objective To explore the effect of medicine-separated moxibustion combined with mind-regulating acupuncture on the efficacy and quality of life of patients with allergic rhinitis (AR). Methods Sixty patients with AR cured from February 2019 to April 2021 were enrolled in our hospital. The patients were arbitrarily assigned into control and study groups. The former group was treated with herbal moxibustion on the navel, while the latter group was treated with herbal moxibustion on the navel combined with mind-regulating acupuncture. The curative effect, TNSS score, TNNSS score, RQLQ score, and the incidence of adverse events were compared. Results Compared with the two groups, the study group was markedly effective in 24 cases, effective in 5 cases, and ineffective in 1 case, with an effective rate of 100.00%, while the control group was markedly effective in 13 cases, effective in 10 cases, and ineffective in 7 cases, with an effective rate of 100.00%. The curative effect of the study group was better compared to the control group (P < 0.05). There was no remarkable difference in TNSS score before treatment (P > 0.05). After treatment, the TNSS scores of patients decreased. Compared with the control group, the TNSS score of the study group was lower than that of the control group at 2 weeks, 4 weeks and during the follow-up. No remarkable difference appeared in the TNNSS score before treatment (P > 0.05). After treatment, the TNNSS scores of patients were decreased. Comparing the two groups, the TNNSS scores of the study group were lower compared to the control group after 2 weeks of treatment, 4 weeks of treatment and during the follow-up period (P < 0.05). There was no remarkable difference in the RQLQ score before treatment (P > 0.05). After treatment, the RQLQ scores of patients were decreased. Comparing the two groups, the RQLQ scores of the study group were lower compared to the control group at 2 weeks, 4 weeks after treatment and during the follow-up period (P < 0.05). In terms of the incidence of adverse events, the incidence of adverse events such as subcutaneous hematoma, bruising, and induration in the study group was lower compared to the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion Medicine-separated moxibustion was combined with mind-regulating acupuncture when treating AR. There were differences in clinical efficacy, single-symptom score, and TNSS, TNNSS, and RQLQ scores, which verified the clinical efficacy of medicine-separated moxibustion combined with mind-regulating acupuncture when treating AR, and expounded the mechanism of medicine-separated moxibustion combined with mind-regulating acupuncture when treating AR. In the meantime, it shows that the umbilical method of medicine-separated moxibustion combined with mind-regulating acupuncture when treating AR has the advantages of definite short-term effect, long-term effect, safe and simple operation, and no adverse reactions, which is worthy of clinical application.
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- Tenggang Ma
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250000, China
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- First Clinical School of Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250000, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250000, China
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Li HY, Chen Y, Hu ZY, Chen P, Li RL, Jiang JW, Ye J. [Meta-analysis of acupuncture and moxibustion for the therapeutic effect on postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction of gastric cancer]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2022; 42:595-602. [PMID: 35543956 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20210214-0003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To systematically review the therapeutic effect of acupuncture and moxibustion on postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction (GID) of gastric cancer with meta-analysis. METHODS The articles of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of acupuncture and moxibustion treatment for postoperative GID of gastric cancer were retrieved from the following databases from the time of database establishment to December 31, 2020, including PubMed, EMbase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang database, VIP database and China Biomedical Literature Database (SinoMed). RevMan5.3 software was used for meta-analysis. Using Stata16.0 software, sensitivity analysis and publication bias test were performed. RESULTS A total of 16 RCTs were included finally, including 1 360 patients, of which, there were 681 cases in the intervention group and 679 cases in the control group. Meta-analysis results showed that acupuncture and moxibustion shortened the time of first flatus (P<0.000 01, MD =-14.52, 95%CI = [-17.31, -11.74]), the time of first bowel sound (P<0.000 01, MD =-10.50, 95%CI =[-13.99, -7.01]) and the time of first defecation (P<0.000 1, MD =-13.79, 95%CI =[-20.09, -7.50]). Meanwhile, acupuncture and moxibustion shortened the time of the first food intake (P<0.000 1, MD =-3.23, 95%CI = [-3.45, -3.00]) and the hospital stay (P<0.000 01, MD =-1.94, 95%CI =[-2.20, -1.69]) after gastric cancer operation, and reduced the incidences of postoperative adverse reactions, i.e. nausea and vomiting (P =0.000 3, RR =0.43, 95%CI =[0.28, 0.68]) and abdominal distention (P =0.000 5, RR =0.41, 95%CI =[0.25, 0.68]). CONCLUSION Acupuncture and moxibustion can promote the recovery of postoperative gastrointestinal function in the patients with gastric cancer. But, for the comparison among different measures of acupuncture and moxibustion intervention, it needs more high-quality trials for a further verification.
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- Huai-Yu Li
- Graduate School, Jiangxi University of CM, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Digestion Department, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University
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- Emergency Department, 4Department of Spleen and Stomach, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of CM, Nanchang 330004
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- Graduate School, Jiangxi University of CM, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Graduate School, Jiangxi University of CM, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Graduate School, Jiangxi University of CM, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Department of Spleen and Stomach, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of CM, Nanchang 330004
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Li CX, Kong X, Zhai X, Zhao JX, Tian YX, Zhu JY, Hong JB. [Discussion on the essential thought of Ma's warm moxibustion technique for "unblocking fu-organs"]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2022; 42:559-562. [PMID: 35543949 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20210820-k0006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
"Unblocking fu organs" is one of the essential principles of Ma's warm moxibustion technique, characterized as "dredging" and "harmonizing" for either deficiency or excess condition. Under the guidance of this therapeutic thought, the acupoints for moxibustion are mainly selected from the middle and lower parts of the body. Regarding the therapeutic approach, the acupoint prescription for moxibustion should be formed in line with warming and promoting circulation of fu organs; the moxibustion degree should be specially considered, in which, the mild moxibustion is recommended to induce promoting action; and the systematic moxibustion technique should be the root for dredging fu organs and regulating zang organs. Ma's mild moxibustion technique stresses on removing the obstruction of fu organs and emphasizes promoting the qi activity of sanjiao (triple energizer) and regulating the balance of five zang organs.
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- Cheng-Xi Li
- Third Clinical College, Beijing University of CM, Beijing 100029, China
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- Ma Shaoqun's Warm Moxibustion (Tianjin) Medical Research Limited Company
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- Graduate School, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Third Affiliated Hospital, Beijing University of CM, Beijing 100029
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- Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
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- Third Clinical College, Beijing University of CM, Beijing 100029, China
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- Third Clinical College, Beijing University of CM, Beijing 100029, China
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Wang Z, Xu M, Shi Z, Bao C, Liu H, Zhou C, Yan Y, Wang C, Li G, Zhang W, Gao A, Wu H. Mild moxibustion for Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea (IBS-D): A randomized controlled trial. J Ethnopharmacol 2022; 289:115064. [PMID: 35114338 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Revised: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Moxibustion therapy is a traditional Chinese medicine external treatment method, which involves crushing dried herb Artemisia argyi H. Lév. & Vanio and rolling it into a long cigarette-like strip, igniting it and using its warmth to stimulate specific acupuncture points for a certain period of time. It is often used in Asia to treat various diseases, especially abdominal pain. Clinical reports suggest that acupuncture and moxibustion are the effective treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea (IBS-D). However, there is no placebo-controlled study to prove its safety and efficacy. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects of mild moxibustion (MM) for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) through comparisons with those of placebo moxibustion. PATIENTS AND METHODS This was a single-site, randomized controlled trial was conducted at Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridian in China and enrolled 76 participants who met the Rome IV diagnostic criteria for IBS-D between May 2017 and December 2019. 76 participants were randomized to either mild moxibustion (MM) or placebo moxibustion group (PM) in a 1:1 ratio. 18 sessions of MM or PM were implemented over the course of 6 weeks (3 times per week). The primary outcome was adequate relief after 6 weeks of treatment. RESULTS Of 76 patients with IBS-D who were randomized (38 in the MM group and 38 in the PM group) were included in the intention-to-treat (ITT) analysis set. After treatment at week 6, the response rate was significantly higher in the MM group than the PM group (81.58% vs. 36.84%) with an estimated difference of 44.74 (95% CI, 23.46 to 66.02, P < 0.001). No participant reported severe adverse effects. CONCLUSION The findings suggest that mild moxibustion may be more effective than placebo moxibustion for the treatment of IBS-D, with effects lasting up to 12 weeks. TRIAL REGISTRATION ChiCTR, ChiCTR2100046852. Registered 29 May 2021 - Retrospectively registered, URL: http://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj=127000.
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- Zhaoqin Wang
- Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Acupuncture Mechanism and Acupoint Function, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China.
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, China.
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- Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridian, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200030, China.
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- Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridian, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200030, China.
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- Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridian, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200030, China.
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- Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridian, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200030, China.
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- Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridian, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200030, China; Yueyang Hospital of Integrative Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200437, China.
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- Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridian, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200030, China; Yueyang Hospital of Integrative Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200437, China.
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- Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridian, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200030, China; Yueyang Hospital of Integrative Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200437, China.
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China.
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- Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridian, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200030, China; Yueyang Hospital of Integrative Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200437, China.
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- Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridian, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200030, China.
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