Therapeutic effect observation on combined acupuncture and Chinese medicine for reflux esophagitis
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Title
Therapeutic effect observation on combined acupuncture and Chinese medicine for reflux esophagitis
Author(s)
Journal Publication
Date
2011
volume
9(1)
pages
26-30
Research Type
RCT
Keywords
Abstract
Objective: To observe the clinical effect of combined acupuncture and Chinese medicine for reflux esophagitis. Methods: 120 cases with reflux esophagitis were randomly allocated into 4 groups, 30 in each group,
a group of combined acupuncture and Chinese medicine, a group of Chinese medicine, a group of acupuncture
and a group of Western medication (Omeprazole Enteric-coated Capsules). Cases in the four groups were treated
60 d as one course of treatment. The plasma gastrin and motilin levels in all groups were measured before and
one course after treatment for effect evaluation. Results: There were no inter-group statistical differences of
plasma gastrin and motilin levels before treatment. The plasma gastrin and motilin levels in all groups were
significantly elevated after treatment (P<0.01). The group of combined acupuncture and Chinese medicine
showed a significantly higher level than the Western medication and Chinese medicine group (P<0.05).
Conclusion: Combined acupuncture and Chinese medicine can remarkably elevate the plasma gastrin and
motilin levels in those with reflux esophagitis, regulate the gastro-esophagus motility, increase the lower
esophageal sphincter pressure and thus prevent regurgitation of food.
a group of combined acupuncture and Chinese medicine, a group of Chinese medicine, a group of acupuncture
and a group of Western medication (Omeprazole Enteric-coated Capsules). Cases in the four groups were treated
60 d as one course of treatment. The plasma gastrin and motilin levels in all groups were measured before and
one course after treatment for effect evaluation. Results: There were no inter-group statistical differences of
plasma gastrin and motilin levels before treatment. The plasma gastrin and motilin levels in all groups were
significantly elevated after treatment (P<0.01). The group of combined acupuncture and Chinese medicine
showed a significantly higher level than the Western medication and Chinese medicine group (P<0.05).
Conclusion: Combined acupuncture and Chinese medicine can remarkably elevate the plasma gastrin and
motilin levels in those with reflux esophagitis, regulate the gastro-esophagus motility, increase the lower
esophageal sphincter pressure and thus prevent regurgitation of food.
Number of Participants
120 (30 acu, 30 Chinese med, 30 combined, 30 western control)
has health condition studied
Gastrointestinal Diseases
plan
>1/WK
has study population number
120
has duration
16 Weeks