Acupoint Sticking at Shenque (CV 8) with Ginger-preparedBan Xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae) for Nausea and Vomiting Induced by Amifostine
10.1007/s11726-014-0777-7
- Author:
Lina WANG
;
Hongyan HU
;
Yiling QIU
;
Yuhong ZHOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Myelodysplastic Syndromes;
Amifostine;
Drug-related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions;
Nausea;
Vomiting;
Acupoint Sticking Therapy;
Point,Shenque (CV 8)
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2014;(4):221-224
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective: To observe the treatment effect of acupoint sticking at Shenque (CV 8) with ginger-preparedBan Xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae) on nausea and vomiting induced by Amifostine for myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS).
Methods: Totally 124 eligible subjects intervened by Amifostine were randomized into 2 groups by the visiting order,an observation group and a control group,62 in each group. The control group was intervened by conventional treatment, while the observation group was by acupoint sticking at Shenque (CV 8) with ginger-preparedBan Xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae) in addition to the same conventional treatment. The occurrence rate of nausea and vomiting in the two groups were observed.
Results: After intervention, the occurrence rate of nausea and vomiting in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group (P<0.01).
Conclusion: Acupoint sticking at Shenque (CV 8) with ginger-prepared Ban Xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae)can produce a content effect on nausea and vomiting induced by Amifostine for MDS.
