Therapeutic effect of acupuncture combined with wheat-grain moxibustion on perimenopausal depression with kidney deficiency and liver depression.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.20200401-k0002
- Author:
Xi ZHANG
1
;
Sheng-Yong SU
2
;
Mei-Xiang QIN
1
;
Hui-Qian CAI
1
;
Mei HUANG
1
;
Qi DAI
1
;
An LIN
1
Author Information
1. Graduate School, Guangxi University of CM, Nanning 530001, China.
2. Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of CM, Nanning 530023.
- Publication Type:Randomized Controlled Trial
- Keywords:
acupuncture;
depression;
kidney deficiency and liver depression;
perimenopausal period;
randomized controlled trial (RCT);
wheat-grain moxibustion
- MeSH:
Acupuncture Points;
Acupuncture Therapy;
Depression/therapy*;
Humans;
Kidney;
Liver;
Moxibustion;
Perimenopause;
Treatment Outcome;
Triticum
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2021;41(4):377-380
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:To compare the therapeutic effect of acupuncture combined with wheat-grain moxibustion and oral fluoxetine hydrochloride capsule on perimenopausal depression with kidney deficiency and liver depression.
METHODS:A total of 60 patients of perimenopausal depression with kidney deficiency and liver depression were randomized into an observation group and a control group, 30 cases in each one. Acupuncture combined with wheat-grain moxibustion were adopted in the observation group. Acupuncture was applied at Baihui (GV 20), Yintang (GV 29), Fengchi (GB 20), etc. for 30 min. Wheat-grain moxibustion was applied at Ganshu (BL 18), Shenshu (BL 23), Mingmen (GV 4) and Yongquan (KI 1), 3 moxa-cones for each acupoint. The treatment in the observation group was given once every 2 days, 3 times a week. Fluoxetine hydrochloride capsule was given orally in the control group, 20 mg each time, once a day. Treatment for 8 weeks was required in the both groups. The scores of Hamilton depression scale (HAMD) and modified Kupperman scale were observed in the both groups before and after treatment, and at 1, 3, 6-month follow-up. The therapeutic efficacy was evaluated after treatment.
RESULTS:Compared before treatment, the scores of HAMD and modified Kupperman scale after treatment and at each time point of follow-up were decreased in the both groups (
CONCLUSION:Acupuncture combined with wheat-grain moxibustion can effectively treat perimenopausal depression with kidney deficiency and liver depression, and have more stable and sustained therapeutic effect compared with oral fluoxetine hydrochloride capsule.
