A randomized clinical trial of the efficacy of applying a simple acupressure protocol to the Taichong point in relieving dysmenorrhea

Bazarganipour, Fatemeh; Lamyian, Minoor; Heshmat, Reza; Abadi, Mohamad Asghari Jaafar; Taghavi, Abdolvahab

doi:10.1016/j.ijgo.2010.04.030

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“…28 The Taichong acupressure group showed a significant decrease in dysmenorrhea severity (P < 0.01), and, by the fourth menstrual cycle, there was a significant difference in dysmenorrhea severity (P < 0.02) between the Taichong and placebo groups.…”

Section: Self-acupressure For Dysmenorrheamentioning

confidence: 87%

“…28,29 Lee and Frazier reported three RCTs showing pain scores that significantly decreased in the acupressure group in comparison with the control group. 3 Jiang et al conducted a meta-analysis of acupressure performed by participants or by practitioners and reported that the VAS, SF-MPQ, and SF-MDQ scores in the acupressure group were significantly better than in the control group.…”

Section: Dysmenorrheamentioning

confidence: 99%

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Effect of self-acupressure for symptom management: A systematic review

Song

Seo

Lee

et al. 2015

Complementary Therapies in Medicine

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Section: Self-acupressure For Dysmenorrheamentioning

confidence: 87%

Section: Dysmenorrheamentioning

confidence: 99%

Effect of self-acupressure for symptom management: A systematic review

Song

Seo

Lee

et al. 2015

Complementary Therapies in Medicine

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“…All the 8 trials used a parallel design, including 800 patients [15–22]. Six trials had two study groups [15, 16, 18, 19, 21, 22].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Six trials had two study groups [15, 16, 18, 19, 21, 22]. One trials had three groups [20] and one trials had four arms [17].…”

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Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials of Acupressure Therapy for Primary Dysmenorrhea

Jiang

et al. 2013

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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The evidence of acupressure is limited in the management of dysmenorrhea. To evaluate the efficacy of acupressure in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea based on randomized controlled trials (RCTs), we searched MEDLINE, the Chinese Biomedical Database (CBM), and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) databases from inception until March 2012. Two reviewers independently selected articles and extracted data. Statistical analysis was performed with RevMan 5.1 software. Eight RCTs were identified from the retrieved 224 relevant records. Acupressure improved pain measured with VAS (−1.41 cm 95% CI [−1.61, −1.21]), SF-MPQ at the 3-month followup (WMD −2.33, 95% CI [−4.11, −0.54]) and 6-month followup (WMD −4.67, 95% CI [−7.30, −2.04]), and MDQ at the 3-month followup (WMD −2.31, 95% CI [−3.74, −0.87]) and 6-month followup (WMD −4.67, 95% CI [−7.30, −2.04]). All trials did not report adverse events. These results were limited by the methodological flaws of trials.

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“…SP6 and SP8 points acupressure helps to reduce pain severity of dysmenorrhoea up to 2 h after application 109 . Single point LI4 (Hegu), 110 LV3 (Taichong)111, 112 acupoint acupressure also helps to effectively reduce menstrual pain during primary dysmenorrhoea. Collateral meridian acupressure therapy (CMAT) is effective in relieving the associated symptoms of dysmenorrhoea and has to produce a long-lasting effect on dysmenorrhoea 113 .…”

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confidence: 99%

Contemporary acupressure therapy: Adroit cure for painless recovery of therapeutic ailments

Mehta

V.V.Dhapte

Kadam

et al. 2017

Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine

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Since time immemorial, complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) have played a significant role in human health care. CAM is known to have a strong reputation and reliability within every culture to provide basic health care treatment for patients. CAM acts as a better therapeutic option in human being for treating various diseases and improving quality of life with apt consideration to the economic aspects. Acupressure, one of the known CAM, originated in ancient China is based on the principal of acupoints activation across the meridians which correct the imbalance between Qi. Activation of specific points on the meridians is known to facilitate reduction of pain at the local sites. It also reduces the pain from other body parts. This review outlines various types, devices and mechanisms involved in the acupressure treatment.

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A randomized clinical trial of the efficacy of applying a simple acupressure protocol to the Taichong point in relieving dysmenorrhea

Abstract: Applying a simple pressure protocol to the Taichong acupoint was an effective and inexpensive way of decreasing the severity of dysmenorrhea.

Cited by 26 publications

References 20 publications

Effect of self-acupressure for symptom management: A systematic review

Effect of self-acupressure for symptom management: A systematic review

Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials of Acupressure Therapy for Primary Dysmenorrhea

Contemporary acupressure therapy: Adroit cure for painless recovery of therapeutic ailments

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