Clinical Observation on the Treatment of Diabetic Gastroparesis with Acupuncture
10.1007/s11726-010-0431-y
- VernacularTitle:Clinical Observation on the Treatment of Diabetic Gastroparesis with Acupuncture
- Author:
Ruiyun LIU
;
Pengtai ZHAO
;
Jue HONG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acupuncture Therapy;
Gastroparesis;
Diabetes Complications
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2010;08(5):297-299
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective: This study was to observe the therapeutic effect of acupuncture in the treatment of diabetic gastroparesis.Methods: Ninety patients with diabetic gastroparesis were randomly allocated into 2 groups,a treatment group(45 subjects)to receive acupuncture treatment,and a control group(45 subjects)to take domperidone tablet.Results: Four treatment courses later,the total effective rate was 91.1% in the treatment group and 64.4% in the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion: The diabetic gastroparesis responds well to acupuncture treatment.
