A Meta-analysis of Different Acupuncture Modalities Combined With Antidepressants to Reduce Major Depressive Disorder DOI

Wanqing Shu,

Yongzhen Pan

Clinical Neuropharmacology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 47(5), P. 168 - 175

Published: Aug. 12, 2024

Objectives Acupuncture is an effective therapy for depression. Nevertheless, the results of clinical studies on major depressive disorder (MDD) remain controversial. Methods By November 2023, English-language published randomized trials involving acupuncture treating MDD were searched. The analysis comprised 9 with 809 subjects who met eligibility criteria. quality included was evaluated using Quality in Prognostic Studies (QUIPS) tool. Results moderately alleviated severity MDD, independent method used (standardized mean difference [SMD] = −0.55; confidence interval [CI] 95%: −1.19, 0.09; P 0.08). moderated by MA, regardless antidepressant use (SMD −0.49; CI95%: −1.13, 0.14, 0.09). Subgroup revealed a nonsignificant reduction when manual alone −0.52; −1.47, 0.44, 0.18). reduced and antidepressants −0.47; −0.88, −0.06). Laser electroacupuncture (with or without antidepressants) did not significantly affect MDD. Conclusions Manual may alleviate but its benefit inconclusive.

Language: Английский

Acupuncture in Dentistry: A Comprehensive Review of Its Applications, Mechanisms, and Clinical Efficacy DOI Open Access
Amit Patil, Sayem A Mulla, Waseem Khan

et al.

Cureus, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 8, 2025

The ancient therapeutic practice of acupuncture, which has its roots in traditional Chinese medicine, drawn a lot interest lately due to possible use contemporary dentistry. Examining the mechanics, clinical effectiveness, and uses acupuncture dentistry is goal this review. We evaluate impact on healing process, surgical recovery, anxiety management, dental pain. However, more thorough well-planned randomized controlled trials are still required confirm advantages. aim review explore acupuncture's mechanisms action, including endorphin release, autonomic nervous system regulation, effects local blood circulation, along with how it may be included comprehensive care plan.

Language: Английский

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Achieved Weight Gain and Return to Work After Intervention With Traditional Japanese Acupuncture for Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder: A Case Report DOI Open Access
Takuya Masuda,

Yu Takeshita,

Kōichiro Tanaka

et al.

Cureus, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: June 7, 2024

Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is newly established as a category of eating (ED). Acupuncture one treatment option for ED. However, no cases acupuncture ARFID have been reported. A 28-year-old female presented with reduced and weight, abdominal bloating, abnormal sense taste, tongue pain. Her body weight (BW) had around 50 kg until four years previously. Three before, her symptoms occurred, BW decreased to 36.5 after experiencing excessive mental stress at workplace. She was diagnosed by psychosomatic physician tended refuse prescribed antipsychotic drugs. treated weekly the Hokushin-kai style, traditional Japanese acupuncture, moxibustion method. After month, patient felt somewhat better returned work once week first time in two years. Four months later, started increase. 10 months, increased 48 kg. continues. This case suggests an optional ARFID. Further studies, such combination medications would be desirable.

Language: Английский

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Acupuncture for the treatment of anxiety and depression in patients with spinal cord injury: A study protocol for systematic review and meta analysis DOI Creative Commons
Ke Liu,

Xiaoyong Gao,

Liang Ou

et al.

Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 103(38), P. e39701 - e39701

Published: Sept. 20, 2024

Spinal cord injury patients frequently suffer from anxiety and depression, which can seriously affect their quality of life recovery. Acupuncture, as a traditional Chinese therapy, has been used to treat depression for more than 2000 years. The aim is evaluate the clinical efficacy acupuncture in treatment spinal patients.

Language: Английский

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A Meta-analysis of Different Acupuncture Modalities Combined With Antidepressants to Reduce Major Depressive Disorder DOI

Wanqing Shu,

Yongzhen Pan

Clinical Neuropharmacology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 47(5), P. 168 - 175

Published: Aug. 12, 2024

Objectives Acupuncture is an effective therapy for depression. Nevertheless, the results of clinical studies on major depressive disorder (MDD) remain controversial. Methods By November 2023, English-language published randomized trials involving acupuncture treating MDD were searched. The analysis comprised 9 with 809 subjects who met eligibility criteria. quality included was evaluated using Quality in Prognostic Studies (QUIPS) tool. Results moderately alleviated severity MDD, independent method used (standardized mean difference [SMD] = −0.55; confidence interval [CI] 95%: −1.19, 0.09; P 0.08). moderated by MA, regardless antidepressant use (SMD −0.49; CI95%: −1.13, 0.14, 0.09). Subgroup revealed a nonsignificant reduction when manual alone −0.52; −1.47, 0.44, 0.18). reduced and antidepressants −0.47; −0.88, −0.06). Laser electroacupuncture (with or without antidepressants) did not significantly affect MDD. Conclusions Manual may alleviate but its benefit inconclusive.

Language: Английский

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