Chronic fatigue syndrome treated by acupuncture and moxibustion in combination with psychological approaches in 310 cases

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Chronic fatigue syndrome treated by acupuncture and moxibustion in combination with psychological approaches in 310 cases

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Journal Publication

Date

2007

volume

27(2)

pages

92-95

Research Type

RCT

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To observe clinical therapeutic effect of acupuncture and moxibustion combined with a psychological approach on chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). METHODS: The treatment was given by acupuncture plus moxibustion combined with a psychological approach based on differentiation of symptoms and signs in 310 cases. RESULTS: Of 310 cases observed, 275 cases (88.7%) were clinically cured, 28 cases (9%) improved, and 7 cases (2.3%) failed. CONCLUSION: Acupuncture plus moxibustion combined with a psychological approach is an effective therapy for CFS

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has health condition studied

Nervous System Diseases

plan

>1/WK

has study population number

620

has duration

N/A

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