Clinical observation of acupuncture therapy for postherpetic neuralgia
Item
Title
Clinical observation of acupuncture therapy for postherpetic neuralgia
Author(s)
Journal Publication
Date
2011
volume
9(2)
pages
113-115
Research Type
RCT
Keywords
Abstract
Objective: To observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture therapy for postherpetic neuralgia in the elders. Methods: Twenty-four cases of postherpetic neuralgia were randomized into two groups, an acupuncture
group in which 12 cases were treated by acupuncture at Jiaji (Ex-B 2) on the diseased side, and a medication
group in which 12 cases were treated by oral obtundent and intramuscular injection of neurotrophic drugs.
Results: After four-week treatments, the total effective rate was 91.6% in the acupuncture group and 83.3% in the
medication group. Conclusion: Acupuncture can significantly relieve postherpetic neuralgia, with better effects
than medication.
group in which 12 cases were treated by acupuncture at Jiaji (Ex-B 2) on the diseased side, and a medication
group in which 12 cases were treated by oral obtundent and intramuscular injection of neurotrophic drugs.
Results: After four-week treatments, the total effective rate was 91.6% in the acupuncture group and 83.3% in the
medication group. Conclusion: Acupuncture can significantly relieve postherpetic neuralgia, with better effects
than medication.
has health condition studied
Nervous System Diseases
plan
>1/WK
has study population number
24
has duration
5.5 Weeks