Clinical Study onTong Du Tiao ShenNeedling Method plus Nimodipine for Vascular Dementia

VernacularTitle:通督调神针法联合尼莫地平治疗血管性痴呆临床观察
Author: Lele CUI ; Chunqin ZHU ; Jie WANG ; Ying WANG ; Liushun JIANG ; Shaofei CHEN ; Yan LIU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Acupuncture; Acupuncture medication combined; Tong Du Tiao Shen; Dementia,vascular
From: Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2015;(8):714-716
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: ObjectiveTo observe the clinical efficacy ofTong Du Tiao Shen(unblocking the Governor Vessel and regulating spirit) needling method plus Nimodipine in treating vascular dementia.MethodSixty patients with vascular dementia were randomized into a treatment group and a control group, 30 in each group. The control group was intervened by oral administrationof Nimodipine, while the treatment group was additionally intervened byTong Du Tiao Shenneedling method. Two weeks were taken asa treatment course, and the intervention lasted 2 courses. The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Activities of Daily Life (ADL) were evaluated and compared before and after intervention, and the therapeutic efficacy was determined.Result After intervention, there were significant differences in comparing MMSE and ADL scores between the two groups (P<0.05). ConclusionTong Du Tiao Shenneedling method plus Nimodipine is effective in treating vascular dementia, and worth promotion in clinic.