Observation on therapeutic effect of electroacupuncture on obesity induced by antipsychotics.
- Author:
Guo-han YU
1
;
Guo-an DING
;
Guo-zhong CHEN
;
Shao-cai LIANG
;
Fan JIANG
;
Qi-xia LIANG
;
Hui-hong LU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acupuncture Points; Antipsychotic Agents; Electroacupuncture; Humans; Obesity
- From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2005;25(8):529-530
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo find out an effective therapy for obesity induced by antipsychotic agents.
METHODSOne hundred and one cases of obesity who were being treated with antipsychotic agents were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group. The observation group were treated with electroacupuncture at Quchi (LI 11), Zusanli (ST 36), Fenglong (ST 40), Shangjuxu (ST 37) and Xiajuxu (ST 39), once a day for 8 weeks; and no treatment was given to the control group. The Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) was used for assessment of therapeutic effect and the Treatment Emergent Symptom Scale (TESS) for adverse effects.
RESULTSThe clinically effective rate of the observation group (54.9%) was superior to the control group (10.0%) with a significant difference between the two groups (P<0.05). The BPRS score-reducing rate was 24.92% and 28.62% in the both groups respectively, and with no adverse effects.
CONCLUSIONElectroacupuncture has a good therapeutic effect on obesity induced by antipsychotic agents, and it improves the patient's compliance with no adverse effect.
