Clinical Study on Puncturing Taiyang (EX) by Different Depths in Preventing Migraine in Remission

VernacularTitle:不同深度针刺太阳穴预防性治疗缓解期偏头痛的临床研究
Author: Wei ZHANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Acupuncture therapy; Point,Taiyang (EX-HN 5); Migraine disorders; Deep needling; Superficial needling; Needling depth
From: Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2015;(9):841-842
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To observe the change of Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and satisfaction with treatment in preventing remissive migraine by puncturing Taiyang (EX-HN 5) at different depths. Methods Forty eligible migraine patients were randomized into a treatment group and a control group, 20 in each group. The treatment group was intervened by deep needling at Taiyang (EX-HN 5) as the predominant treatment, while the control group was by superficial needling at Taiyang (EX-HN 5) as the predominant treatment. The VAS score and satisfaction degree with treatment were evaluated before and after treatment. Results The VAS score was significantly changed after intervention in the treatment group (P<0.01). After intervention, there was a significant difference in comparing the VAS score between the two groups (P<0.01). The satisfaction rate was 100.0% in the treatment group versus 85.0% in the control group, and the difference was statistically insignificant (P>0.05). Conclusions Compared to superficial needling at Taiyang (EX-HN 5), deep needling at Taiyang (EX-HN 5) can significantly reduce the headache degree..