Effects of electroacupuncture at"Siguan"points on the expression of colonic 5-hydroxytryptamine and fecal short-chain fatty acids in rats with post-stroke depression

Objective To observe the effects of electroacupuncture at"Siguan"points on behavior,colonic 5-hydroxytryptamine(5-HT)and fecal short-chain fatty acids(SCFAs)in rats with post-stroke depression(PSD),and explore the effectmechanism of electroacupuncture at Siguan points on PSD.Methods Fifty SD rats were randomly divided into a sham-operation group,a stroke group,a PSD group,a drug group and an electroacupuncture group,with 10 rats in each group.

Electroacupuncture at Baliao points for erectile dysfunction after stroke:a randomized controlled trial

Objective To observe theclinical effect of electroacupuncture at Baliao points in patients with erectile dysfunction after stroke.Methods A total of 58 patients with erectile dysfunction after stroke were randomly divided into an observation group(29 cases,1 case dropped off,1 case discontinued)and a control group(29 cases,1 case dropped off).

Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation based on electro-oculogram signal regulation for children with mental retardation:a randomized controlled trial

Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation(TEAS)at Changqiang(GV 1)based on the modulation of electrooculogram(EOG)signal for children with mental retardation,and explore the evaluation effect of the goal attainment scale(GAS)in children with mental retardation.

Clinical observation on electroacupuncture at"four points of sacral region"on moderate to severe stress urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy

Objective To compare the clinical therapeutic effect between electroacupuncture at"four points of sacral region"and transurethral Erbium laser in treatment of moderate to severe stress urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy.Methods A total of 68 patients of moderate to severe stress urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy were divided into an electroacupuncture group(34 cases)and an Erbium laser group(34 cases,3 cases dropped off)according to the settings.

Effects of electroacupuncture on NLRP3 inflammasome and pyroptosis protein GSDMD in uterine tissue in rats with primary dysmenorrhea

Objective To observe the effects of electroacupuncture(EA) on NLRP3 inflammasome and its downstream protein gastermin D(GSDMD)in rats with primary dysmenorrhea(PDM),and to explore the potential mechanism of EA on the treatment of PDM.Methods Forty healthy female SD rats without pregnancy were randomly divided into a control group.

Electroacupuncture for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease complicated with gastrointestinal dysfunction:a randomized controlled trial

Objective To observe the clinical effect of electroacupuncture(EA)for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(AECOPD)complicated with gastrointestinal dysfunction.Methods A total of 100 patients with AECOPD complicated with gastrointestinal dysfunction were randomly divided into an EA group(50 cases,2 cases dropped off,1 case excluded)and a medication group(50 cases).

Effect of acupuncture at Weizhong (BL 40) on bladder urination function based on ultrasound

Objective To observe the effect of acupuncture at Weizhong(BL 40)with deqi on bladder urination function.Methods A total of 60 healthy subjects were randomized into an observation group and a control group,30 subjects in each group.Under the guidance of ultrasound,acupuncture was applied Weizhong(BL 40)on both sides.

Effect of acupuncture at Tiaoshen acupoints on hyperarousal state in chronic insomnia

Objective To observe the clinical effect of acupuncture at Tiaoshen(regulating the spirit)acupoints on chronic insomnia and hyperarousal state,and explore its possible mechanism.Methods A total of 60 patients with chronic insomnia were randomly divided into an acupuncture group(30 cases,1 case dropped off)and a sham acupuncture group(30 cases,1 cases dropped off).

WANG Ju-yi's meridian diagnosis method combined with Bobath rehabilitation training for post-stroke shoulder-hand syndrome type Ⅰ

Objective To compare the clinical efficacy differences between WANG Ju-yi′s meridian diagnosis method combined with Bobath rehabilitation training and Bobath rehabilitation training alone for post-stroke shoulder-hand syndrome (SHS) type I.Methods A total of 106 patients with post-stroke SHS type I were randomly divided into an observation group (53 cases, 2 cases dropped off) and a control group (53 cases, 3 cases dropped off). The patients in the both groups were treated with medications for basic diseases and conventional acupuncture at Waiguan (TE 5).

Adhesive ileus treated by electroacupuncture at Zhigou(TE 6) and Zusanli(ST 36):a ran-domized controlled study

Objective To assess the clinical efficacy on adhesive ileus treated by electroacupuncture(EA) at Zhigou(TE 6) and Zusanli(ST 36),and to explore the different effects of acupoint and non-acupoint. Methods Forty cases were randomized into an acupoint group

Clinical evaluation study on long-term effect of acupuncture with pattern / syndrome differentiation on functional dyspepsia

Objective To compare the efficacy difference in the treatment of functional dyspepsia between acupuncture at the acupoints selected by pattern/syndrome differentiation and domperidone.Methods Seventy cases were randomized into an acupuncture group(35 cases)and a western medication group(35 cases).In the acupuncture group,Zusanli(ST 36)and Neiguan(PC 6)were selected.Taichong(LR 3)and Neiting(ST 44)were

Acupotomy combined with Xingnao Kaiqiao acupuncture therapy in the treatment of sensory impairment in the recovery stage of cerebral infarction:a randomized controlled trial

Objective To compare the therapeutic effect on sensory impairment in the recovery stage of cerebral infarction between the combined treatment of acupotomy and Xingnao Kaiqiao acupuncture therapy (for regaining consciousness and opening the orifices) and the simple application of Xingnao Kaiqiao acupuncture therapy.

Chronic spontaneous urticaria treated with bloodletting therapy and auricular point sticking on the base of xuanfu theory:a randomized controlled trial

Objective To compare the clinical therapeutic effect and the impacts on recurrence rate on chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) between the combined treatment of bloodletting therapy and auricular point sticking on the base of xuanfu theory and the oral solution of levocetirizine hydrochloride.Methods A total of 86 patients with CSU were randomized into an observation group (43 cases, 1 case dropped off) and a control group (43 cases,3 cases dropped off).

Effect of acupuncture on the cognitive function of migraine patients with depression/anxiety disorder

Objective To observe the effect of five-element acupuncture on the cognitive function repair of migraine patients with depression/anxiety disorder.Methods The migraine patients with depression/anxiety disorder(19 cases,5 cases dropped off)were taken as the observation group,and received five-element acupuncture twice a week for 8 weeks.

Ginger-separated moxibustion for chronic fatigue syndrome and its effect on intestinal flora

Objective To observe the effect of ginger-separated moxibustion on fatigue state and intestinal flora in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome(CFS).Methods A total of 62 patients with CFS were randomly divided into an observation group(31 cases,3 cases dropped off)and a control group(31 cases,2 cases dropped off).

Effect of Tiaoshen Qianyang acupunctureon blood pressure and sleep quality in patients with stroke-related sleep disorders complicated with hypertension

Objective To observe the effect of Tiaoshen Qianyang acupuncture on morning blood pressure, sleep quality and post-stroke nerve function recovery in patients with stroke-related sleep disorders (SSD) complicated with hypertension.Methods A total of 120 patients were randomized into an observation group (60 cases)and a control group (60 cases, 1 case dropped off).Both groups were treated with Xingnao Kaiqiao acupuncture (Neiguan [PC 6], Shuigou [GV 26], Sanyinjiao[SP 6], Jiquan [HT 1], Chize [LU 5] and Weizhong[BL 40]).

Herb-separated moxibustion on navel combined with Ningmitai capsule for non-liquefaction semen with dampness and heat diffusing downward:a randomized controlled trial

Objective To compare the clinical therapeutic effect between herb-separated moxibustion on navel combined with Ningmitai capsule and simple Ningmitai capsule for non-liquefaction semen with dampness and heat diffusing downward.Methods A total of 66 patients with non-liquefaction semen of dampness and heat diffusing downward were randomized into an observation group(33 cases,2 cases dropped off)and a control group(33 cases,2 cases dropped off).

Clinical observation on wheat grain moxibustion for chronic superficial gastritis of spleenstomach deficiency and cold

Objective To compare the clinical effect of wheat grain moxibustion and wanning acupuncture on chronic superficial gastritis of spleen-stomach deficiency and cold.Methods A total of 200 patients with chronic superficial gastritis of spleen-stomach deficiency and cold were randomly divided into a wheat grain moxibustion group(100 cases,13 cases dropped off)and a warming acupuncture group(100 cases,16 cases dropped off).

Effect of pretreatment of acupuncture on learning-memory ability and related protein of NLRP3 inflammasome in hippocampus in Alzheimer’s disease like rats

Objective To observe the effect of pretreatment of acupuncture on the expression of nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-like receptor 3 (NLRP3),Caspase-1,interleukin 1 β(IL-1β) and the number of activated microglia (MG) in the hippocampus in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) like rats,so as to explore the mechanism of pretreatment of acupuncture in preventing and treating AD.Methods A total of 36 SD rats were randomly divided into a blank group,a model group and an electroacupuncture (EA) group,12 rats in each group.

Effect of moxibustion on PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway in foot-pad synovium in rats with rheumatoid arthritis

Objective To observe the effect of moxibustion on phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B/mammalian target of rapamycin protein (PI3K/Akt/mTOR) signaling pathway in the foot-pad synovial tissue in rats with rheumatoid arthritis (RA),and to explore the mechanism of moxibustion for treating RA.