Objective: To observe the clinical effect of electroacupuncture(EA) plus self-made Jiawei Jinhuanggao(Supplemented Golden Yellow Paste) for gouty arthritis. Methods: A total of 80 cases with gouty arthritis were...Objective: To observe the clinical effect of electroacupuncture(EA) plus self-made Jiawei Jinhuanggao(Supplemented Golden Yellow Paste) for gouty arthritis. Methods: A total of 80 cases with gouty arthritis were randomly allocated into an observation group(n=40) and a Western medication group(n=40). Cases in the observation group received EA and external application of self-made Jiawei Jinhuanggao(Supplemented Golden Yellow Paste), whereas cases in the Western medication group took Colchicine and Allopurinol tablets orally. After 10 d of treatment, the pain, joint swelling and uric acid in blood were observed. In addition, the follow-up was conducted 6 months after end of the treatment to evaluate the long-term effect. Results: After treatment, there were no between-group statistical differences in pain and uric acid in blood(P〈0.05); and there were between-group statistical differences in joint swelling and relapse rate(P〈0.05). The total effective rate was 97.5% in the observation group, versus 95.0% in the Western medication group, showing no statistical difference(P〈0.05). Conclusion: EA plus Jiawei Jinhuanggao(Supplemented Golden Yellow Paste) has safe and long-term efficacy for gouty arthritis efficacy.展开更多
文摘Objective: To observe the clinical effect of electroacupuncture(EA) plus self-made Jiawei Jinhuanggao(Supplemented Golden Yellow Paste) for gouty arthritis. Methods: A total of 80 cases with gouty arthritis were randomly allocated into an observation group(n=40) and a Western medication group(n=40). Cases in the observation group received EA and external application of self-made Jiawei Jinhuanggao(Supplemented Golden Yellow Paste), whereas cases in the Western medication group took Colchicine and Allopurinol tablets orally. After 10 d of treatment, the pain, joint swelling and uric acid in blood were observed. In addition, the follow-up was conducted 6 months after end of the treatment to evaluate the long-term effect. Results: After treatment, there were no between-group statistical differences in pain and uric acid in blood(P〈0.05); and there were between-group statistical differences in joint swelling and relapse rate(P〈0.05). The total effective rate was 97.5% in the observation group, versus 95.0% in the Western medication group, showing no statistical difference(P〈0.05). Conclusion: EA plus Jiawei Jinhuanggao(Supplemented Golden Yellow Paste) has safe and long-term efficacy for gouty arthritis efficacy.