电针治疗慢性疲劳综合征临床观察

Clinical observation on electroacupuncture for treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome

目的观察针刺五脏背俞穴为主治疗慢性疲劳综合征(CFS)的临床疗效。方法电针背俞穴为主治疗CFS患者40例,采用疲劳评定量表(FAI)及精神症状自评量表(SCL-90)进行前后对照研究。结果经电针治疗临床症状显著改善,FAI积分由治疗前的148·36±26·53降至98·63±28·36(P<0·01),SCL-90量表因子中躯体化、抑郁、焦虑、人际关系等因子分值明显减少(P<0·01)。结论电针背俞穴为主治疗慢性疲劳综合征疗效确切。

Objective To observe clinical therapeutic effect of acupuncture at Back-shu acupoints of five zang-organs on chronic fatigue syndrome （CFS）. Methods Forty cases of CFS were treated with electroacupuncture at main acupoints Back-shu, and Fatigue Assessment Instrument （FAI） and Mental State Self-rating Scale （SCL-90） were used for assessment of therapeutic effect. Results After electroacupuncture treatment, clinical symptoms improved. The cumulative scores of FAI decreased from 148.36±26.53 before treatment to 98.63±28. 36 after treatment （P〈0.01）. And the scores of somatization, depression, anxiety and interpersonal relationship in SCL-90 reduced significantly （P〈0.01）. Conclusion Electroacupuncture has a definite therapeutic effect on chronic fatigue syndrome.