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Manual acupuncture versus sham acupuncture and usual care for prophylaxis of episodic migraine without aura: multicentre, randomised clinical trial.

Author: ChenGuohua, HuangGuangying, JingHuitao, LiangFengxia, LiuWenhua, LuoXiang, SongJinhui, WangHua, WangMinghuan, WangWei, XuShabei, YuLingling, ZhangQing, ZhouZhongyu

Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.
Multicenter StudyResearch conducted in collaboration with multiple research institutions. It aims to collect a wide range of data and obtain more generalizable results.
Randomized Controlled TrialA clinical trial that randomly assigns participants to treatment and control groups to evaluate the effects of an intervention.

Overview

A randomized controlled trial with 150 patients found that 20 sessions of manual acupuncture were superior to sham acupuncture and usual care for the prophylaxis of episodic migraine without aura. The results support the use of manual acupuncture as a potential treatment option.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
OBJECTIVE: To assess the efficacy of manual acupuncture as prophylactic treatment for acupuncture naive patients with episodic migraine without aura. DESIGN: Multicentre, randomised, controlled clinical trial with blinded participants, outcome assessment, and statistician. SETTING: Seven hospitals...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7249245/

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Acupuncture: A Potential Remedy for Migraine Prophylaxis

Migraine headaches, a debilitating condition affecting millions, can significantly impact quality of life. This study, published in [Journal Name], investigates the efficacy of manual acupuncture as a prophylactic treatment for episodic migraine without aura. It's like finding a soothing oasis in the midst of a migraine storm, bringing relief and reducing the frequency of attacks.

Acupuncture's Promise for Migraine Prevention

The study found that manual acupuncture was significantly more effective than sham acupuncture and usual care in reducing migraine days and attacks. This suggests that acupuncture could be a valuable alternative or complementary treatment for migraine prophylaxis.

Exploring the Potential of Traditional Medicine

This research encourages us to explore the potential of traditional medicine for managing health conditions. Acupuncture, a long-standing practice, may offer a natural and effective approach to migraine prevention.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This study provides compelling evidence for the efficacy of manual acupuncture in the prophylaxis of episodic migraine without aura. It underscores the potential of acupuncture as a valuable tool for managing migraine headaches, offering a natural and effective alternative or complementary treatment option. This research encourages us to explore the vast landscape of traditional medicine, recognizing its potential to address a wide range of health concerns.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2020-04-06
  2. Date Revised 2021-03-27
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

32213509

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC7249245

SNS
PICO Info
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Languages

English

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