Clinical observation on combination of acupuncture with medication for treatment of spontaneous tremor.
- Author:
Li-Hua CHEN
1
;
Qin CHEN
;
Min CHEN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acupuncture Therapy; Combined Modality Therapy; Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; Humans; Treatment Outcome; Tremor
- From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2006;26(10):701-703
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo observe clinical therapeutic effect and safety of combination of acupuncture with medication for treatment of spontaneous tremor.
METHODSWith randomized controlled trial method, 26 cases of spontaneous tremor were divided into a treatment group (n = 13) treated with acupuncture plus western medicine, and a control group (n = 13) treated with simple western medicine. They were treated for 6 weeks. Scores of tremor before and after treatment and adverse effects were investigated.
RESULTSThe total effective rate of 84.6% in the treatment group was better than 61.5% in the control group (P < 0.05) and there was less adverse effects in the treatment group.
CONCLUSIONCombination of acupuncture with medication is a safe and effective therapy for spontaneous tremor.
