A small randomized comparative trial of acupuncture verses transcutaneous electrical neuro-stimulation in postherpetic neuralgia
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Title
A small randomized comparative trial of acupuncture verses transcutaneous electrical neuro-stimulation in postherpetic neuralgia
Author(s)
Rutgers, M. J. See all items with this value
Van Romunde, L. K.J. See all items with this value
Osman, P. O. See all items with this value
Date
1988
volume
2()
pages
87-89
Research Type
RCT
Keywords
Acu Versus CAM Control See all items with this value
Acupuncture See all items with this value
Ashi Acupuncture Style See all items with this value
Auricular Acupuncture See all items with this value
Herpes Zoster See all items with this value
Neuralgia See all items with this value
Postherpetic Neuralgia See all items with this value
Individualized Acupuncture Protocol See all items with this value
Shingles See all items with this value
Nervous System Diseases See all items with this value
Electroacupuncture See all items with this value
TCM Acupuncture Style See all items with this value
Symptom Based Point Selection See all items with this value
Restricted Modalities, Acupuncture Only See all items with this value
Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation See all items with this value
Abstract
In a small comparative trial 23 patients with postherpetic neuralgia were at random allocated to either transcutaneous electrical neurostimulation (TENS) or acupuncture (ACP) treatment. A short-term effect was demonstrated only for acupuncture.
Frequency of Treatment
>1/WK
Time in Treatment
6 Weeks
has health condition studied
Nervous System Diseases
has study population number
23