Effect of auricular acupuncture on neuroplasticity of stroke patients with motor dysfunction: A fNIRS study

Zhang, Jin; Huang, Wenhao; Chen, Zhihong; Jiang, Haoxiang; Su, Minzhi; Wang, Cong

doi:10.1016/j.neulet.2023.137398

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“…Lower limb motor function recovery may be related to enhanced premotor cortex activation on the affected side ( Tang et al, 2022 ). A resting-state study found that upper limb dysfunction in patients with stroke significantly improved after 2 weeks of ear acupuncture combined with routine rehabilitation treatment, and the fNIRS results demonstrated a significant increase in HbO 2 concentrations in the primary motor area (M1) of the brain following therapeutic intervention, suggesting that activation of the M1 area of the brain may serve as a key node for ear acupuncture treatment of upper limb dysfunction ( Zhang et al, 2023 ). Another study used fNIRS to explore the mechanism of action of tai chi chuan imagination exercises.…”

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Applications of functional near-infrared spectroscopy in non-drug therapy of traditional Chinese medicine: a review

Fu,

Liu,

Zhi

et al. 2024

Front. Neurosci.

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Non-drug therapies of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), including acupuncture, massage, tai chi chuan, and Baduanjin, have emerged as widespread interventions for the treatment of various diseases in clinical practice. In recent years, preliminary studies on the mechanisms of non-drug therapies of TCM have been mostly based on functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) technology. FNIRS is an innovative, non-invasive tool to monitor hemodynamic changes in the cerebral cortex. Our review included clinical research conducted over the last 10 years, establishing fNIRS as a reliable and stable neuroimaging technique. This review explores new applications of this technology in the field of neuroscience. First, we summarize the working principles of fNIRS. We then present preventive research on the use of fNIRS in healthy individuals and therapeutic research on patients undergoing non-drug therapies of TCM. Finally, we emphasize the potential for encouraging future advancements in fNIRS studies to establish a theoretical framework for research in related fields.

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Applications of functional near-infrared spectroscopy in non-drug therapy of traditional Chinese medicine: a review

Fu,

Liu,

Zhi

et al. 2024

Front. Neurosci.

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“…12 Auricular acupuncture therapy can significantly increase the hemoglobin content and movement-evoked potential peak values in the M1 area of the brain in stroke patients with hemiplegia, significantly activate the M1 area, and improve upper limb functional impairment. 13 By evaluating the authors, institutions, keywords, and references in the literature of a specific field, bibliometric methods can reveal the development, emerging trends, and research hotspots of that area. As the breadth and depth of research on the effects of acupuncture therapy on microcirculation and hemorheology increase, we identify a present scarcity of comprehensive evaluations and hotspot investigations in this domain.…”

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Trends in Acupuncture Therapy for Microcirculation and Hemorheology from 1998 to 2023: A Bibliometric and Visualized Study

Wang,

Zhang,

et al. 2024

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Background:The aim of this study is to explore and illustrate the focal points concerning acupuncture's impact on microcirculation and hemorheology over the past 26 years, and to identify future directions in this field. Methods: Data in this area were gathered from the Web of Science Core Collection database. Employing CiteSpace, VOSviewer, Scimago Graphica, and Microsoft Excel software, we analyzed authors, institutions, and countries to evaluate scientific collaboration. Moreover, we carried out an analysis of keyword clustering, references, and burst detection to examine the prominent research areas and emerging trends in this domain. Results:The study analyzed 706 documents, 471 institutions, 632 journals, 40 countries, 581 keywords, and 3289 authors related to acupuncture for microcirculation and hemorheology. Data revealed a consistent increase in research output over 26 years. China, with the most publications and citations, significantly contributed to the field, often collaborating with the United States. Elisabet Stener-Victorin and the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences were the most productive author and institution, respectively. The journal Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine held the most influence. Common keywords included "vasoactive substances", "neurotransmitters", "signaling pathways", and "oxidative stress", among others. Research topics focused on female infertility, ischemic stroke, and pain syndromes, with treatment approaches such as electroacupuncture, manual acupuncture, auricular acupuncture, and cupping therapy. Conclusion: Women's infertility, ischemic stroke, and pain syndromes have emerged as hotspots in research. Future directions may include comparative studies of traditional and modern acupuncture techniques to evaluate their respective therapeutic effects. There is potential for in-depth research in these areas and the discovery of new intervention strategies as well as mechanisms.

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Auricle reflex system: A practical approach to diagnosis and treatment

Rodrigues,

Simões,

Moreira

et al. 2024

Revista Internacional de Acupuntura

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Effect of auricular acupuncture on neuroplasticity of stroke patients with motor dysfunction: A fNIRS study

Cited by 6 publications

References 28 publications

Applications of functional near-infrared spectroscopy in non-drug therapy of traditional Chinese medicine: a review

Applications of functional near-infrared spectroscopy in non-drug therapy of traditional Chinese medicine: a review

Trends in Acupuncture Therapy for Microcirculation and Hemorheology from 1998 to 2023: A Bibliometric and Visualized Study

Auricle reflex system: A practical approach to diagnosis and treatment

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