Acupuncture for the treatment of constipation in Parkinson’s disease: a case report

Wang, Wujun; Jiang, Lianyan; Feng, Xianrong; Li, Mao

doi:10.1177/09645284221146200

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“…31 Additionally, in one study, the observation group was given probiotics based on conventional treatment, but it is not clear whether the control group received a placebo supplement based on conventional treatment. 32 However, none of these studies added a placebo to the control group, which would have prevented this health-related behavior change.…”

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“…The nine included studies were from double-blinded RCTs conducted in China (five studies), [29][30][31][32] Malaysia (two studies), 20,33 Italy (one study), 19 and Iran (one study), 34 each of which assessed probiotics on motor or non-motor symptoms in patients with PD between 2016 and 2022. A total of 663 patients were included, and the following outcomes were evaluated in relation to motor symptoms and non-motor symptom parameters: UPDRS-II, UPDRS-III, PDQ-39, MMSE, HAMA, HADM-17, NMSS, ADL, PAC-QCL, Bristol scores, BMs, CSBMs, satisfaction, and GSH.…”

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Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of the effects of probiotics in Parkinson's disease

Chu

et al. 2023

Food Funct.

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Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of the effects of probiotics in Parkinson's disease

Chu

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Food Funct.

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“…Among the 21 case studies, 14 studies were included in our study [3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16] (Figure 2). The acupuncture points generated by ChatGPT-3.…”

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Using ChatGPT as a Learning Tool in Acupuncture Education: Comparative Study

Lee

2023

JMIR Med Educ

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Background ChatGPT (Open AI) is a state-of-the-art artificial intelligence model with potential applications in the medical fields of clinical practice, research, and education. Objective This study aimed to evaluate the potential of ChatGPT as an educational tool in college acupuncture programs, focusing on its ability to support students in learning acupuncture point selection, treatment planning, and decision-making. Methods We collected case studies published in Acupuncture in Medicine between June 2022 and May 2023. Both ChatGPT-3.5 and ChatGPT-4 were used to generate suggestions for acupuncture points based on case presentations. A Wilcoxon signed-rank test was conducted to compare the number of acupuncture points generated by ChatGPT-3.5 and ChatGPT-4, and the overlapping ratio of acupuncture points was calculated. Results Among the 21 case studies, 14 studies were included for analysis. ChatGPT-4 generated significantly more acupuncture points (9.0, SD 1.1) compared to ChatGPT-3.5 (5.6, SD 0.6; P<.001). The overlapping ratios of acupuncture points for ChatGPT-3.5 (0.40, SD 0.28) and ChatGPT-4 (0.34, SD 0.27; P=.67) were not significantly different. Conclusions ChatGPT may be a useful educational tool for acupuncture students, providing valuable insights into personalized treatment plans. However, it cannot fully replace traditional diagnostic methods, and further studies are needed to ensure its safe and effective implementation in acupuncture education.

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“…Acupuncture improves bowel movements in PD: evidence from a case report Furthermore, case reports highlight the potential benefits of acupuncture for Parkinson's disease-related constipation. One case report (33) described a 75-year-old PD patient who received acupuncture at TE6 (Zhigou), ST25 (Tianshu), ST36 (Zusanli), and ST37 (Shangjuxu) for 18 treatments over 6 weeks.…”

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Acupuncture for Parkinson's disease-related constipation: current evidence and perspectives

Zhang,

Ge,

Zhang

et al. 2023

Front. Neurol.

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Parkinson's disease-related constipation (PDC) is commonly associated with impaired dopamine transmission and gastrointestinal dysfunction. Current pharmacological treatments have limited efficacy and potential side effects. Acupuncture has shown promise as an alternative or adjunct therapy by modulating the brain–gut axis, gastrointestinal hormones, and autonomic function. Preliminary randomized trials have shown that acupuncture significantly improves constipation symptoms, bowel movements, and comfort compared to sham or drug treatments and is well-tolerated. The mechanisms of action may involve regulating the gut microbiota and mucosal immunity to improve dysbiosis and gastrointestinal motility. However, more rigorous studies are required to optimize acupuncture protocols and determine long-term efficacy and safety. In summary, acupuncture shows promise as an adjunct therapy for PDC, but further research is needed to confirm its efficacy and safety.

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Acupuncture for the treatment of constipation in Parkinson’s disease: a case report

Cited by 6 publications

References 5 publications

Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of the effects of probiotics in Parkinson's disease

Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of the effects of probiotics in Parkinson's disease

Using ChatGPT as a Learning Tool in Acupuncture Education: Comparative Study

Acupuncture for Parkinson's disease-related constipation: current evidence and perspectives

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