“…Optional acupuncture points (bilateral) by syndrome:Baihui, Xingjian, Taichong, Taixi, Xuanzhong, and Sanyinjiao; Deficiency of both Qi and blood: Hegu; Optional acupuncture points (bilateral) by syndrome: Baihui, Shang Xing, Zusanli, and Sanyinjiao; Wind phlegm blocking the meridians: Optional acupuncture points (bilateral) by syndrome:Feng Long, Zhongwan, and Yinlingquan;Blood stasis: Optional acupuncture points (bilateral) by syndrome: Sanyinjiao, Xuehai, and Ashi point
Number of needles: 9–12
Depth of insertion: 10–30 mm
Number of treatment sessions: 16 (25 minutes each, twice per week for four weeks followed by once per week for another four weeks, then once every two weeks for four weeks, then once per month for another two months.)
Duration: 20 weeks
Follow-up: 1 year Adverse event | / |
Mehran Rezvani 2014 32 |
Participants | Number of TG/CG: 40/40 Condition:/(ICHD-2) Demographics: age (years): TG:35.4 ± 9.5 CG:35.5 ±10; 68.75% female Setting: Iran Duration of migraine (years): TG:5.4 ± 4 CG:5.8 ± 3.6 |
Interventions | TG: Acupuncture CG: Yamamoto new scalp acupuncture Acupuncture points: On the basis of clinical symptoms and traditional Chinese physical examination and diagnosis, several points from the LI4, ST8, ST36, BL2, GB14, TB5, GB8, tai yang, SI3, BL10, BL60, GB20, LIV3, KID1, DU20, si shen cong, LU7, SP6, LIV2, ST36, and REN6 acupuncture points were selected. Number of needles:/ Depth of insertion: 10–15 mm Number of treatment sessions: 18 (30 minutes each, 3 times a week) Duration: 8 weeks Follow-up: 4 weeks |
Adverse event | / |
Mingxiao Yang 2014 52 |
Participants | Number of TG/CG: 10/10/10 Condition: MWOA (ICHD) Demographics:/ Setting: China Duration of migraine (years):/ |
Interventions | TG: Electro-acupuncture CG: SE; WL Acupuncture points: Luxi, San Yangluo, and Xi Yangguan Number of needles: 6 Depth of insertion: 15–30 mm Number of treatment sessions:/ Duration:/ Follow-up:/ |
Adverse event | / |
Ling Zhao 2014 51 |
Participants | Number of TG/CG: 40/40 Condition: MWOA (ICHD-2) Demographics: age (years): TG:33.35±11.69 CG: 33.23±9.73; 71.25% female Setting: China Duration of migraine (years): TG: 10.58±7.40 CG: 9.93±5.73 |
Interventions | TG: Electro-acupuncture CG: SE ... |
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