Scalp acupuncture for Parkinson’s disease: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials

Lee, Hun-Soo; Park, Hye-Lim; Lee, Seung-Jin; Shin, Byung‐Cheul; Choi, Jun‐Yong; Lee, Myeong Soo

doi:10.1007/s11655-013-1431-9

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“…In the past decade, several systematic reviews19202122232425 assessing the effects of both acupuncture and scalp acupuncture on patients suffering from stroke have been published; however, the results are inconclusive. Park J and Sze FK et al1920 reported that acupuncture had no additional effect on motor recovery but had a small positive effect on disability; Kong et al22 pointed out that acupuncture did not show a positive effect as a treatment for functional recovery after stroke from rigorous randomized sham-controlled trials (RCT).…”

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A systematic review and meta-analysis of Baihui (GV20)-based scalp acupuncture in experimental ischemic stroke

Wang

Xie

Lü

et al. 2014

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Acupuncture for stroke has been used in China for over 2,000 years and nowadays is increasingly practiced elsewhere in the world. However, previous studies had conflicting findings on the results of acupuncture. Here, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the current evidence for the effect of Baihui (GV20)-based scalp acupuncture in animal models of focal cerebral ischemia. Six databases from the inception of each database up to June 2013 were electronically searched. Primary outcomes were infarct size and neurobehavioral outcome. Ultimately, 54 studies involving 1816 animals were identified describing procedures. Meta-analysis results showed that twelve studies reported significant effects of Baihui (GV20)-based scalp acupuncture for improving infarct volume compared with middle cerebral artery occlusion group (P < 0.01), and thirty-two studies reported significant effects of Baihui (GV20)-based scalp acupuncture for improving the neurological function score when compared with the control group (P < 0.01). In conclusion, Baihui (GV20)-based scalp acupuncture could improve infarct volume and neurological function score and exert potential neuroprotective role in experimental ischemic stroke.

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A systematic review and meta-analysis of Baihui (GV20)-based scalp acupuncture in experimental ischemic stroke

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Xie

Lü

et al. 2014

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“…In a well-designed sham-controlled study, Cristian et al[ 17 ] examined the effects of acupuncture compared to an intervention with sham points in 14 PD patients, and found no difference in motor and non-motor outcomes measured. In a review article, Lee et al[ 23 ] describe two additional sham-procedure controlled trials in Chinese publications which also failed to demonstrate a significant effect of true acupuncture over sham points. This raises concern about the possibility of placebo response in studies that failed to include a sham-controlled design.…”

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Complementary & Alternative Management of Parkinson’s Disease: An Evidence-Based Review of Eastern Influenced Practices

Bega¹,

Zadikoff

2014

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The prevalence of Parkinson’s disease (PD) appears to be lower in Asia compared to the Western world. It is unclear if this is related to the ubiquitous use of traditional medicine in Eastern healthcare, but the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modalities in countries like Korea may be as high as 76%. Among patients with PD, herbal medicines, health supplement foods, and acupuncture are interventions which are increasingly used throughout the world. Countries like Korea, China, India, and Japan have long embraced and incorporated traditional medicine into modern management of conditions such as PD, but research into various CAM modalities remains in its infancy limiting evidence-based recommendations for many treatments. We reviewed the literature on CAM treatments for PD, focusing on mind-body interventions and natural products. Based on evidence limited to randomized-controlled trials we found that mind-body interventions are generally effective forms of physical activity that are likely to foster good adherence and may reduce disability associated with PD. Based on the current data, modalities like Tai Chi and dance are safe and beneficial in PD, but better studies are needed to assess the effects of other frequently used modalities such as yoga and acupuncture. Furthermore, despite centuries of experience using medicinal herbs and plants in Eastern countries, and despite substantial preclinical data on the beneficial effects of nutritional antioxidants as neuroprotective agents in PD, there is insufficient clinical evidence that any vitamin, food additive, or supplement, can improve motor function or delay disease progression in PD.

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“…However, Lee et al 7) and Baek et al 35) found no evidence of the effectiveness of AT, EA, and scalp acupuncture on PD. In fact, few studies evaluated the effectiveness of AT in PD patients 6,19) .…”

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“…Although it was used in most screened studies (9 out of 17), UPDRS III does not evaluate the effect of AT on PD, and thus a new standard should be developed 38,39) . Some studies reported that the evaluation of the effect of AT on PD is limited by the sample size 7,35,40) . In addition, the effectiveness of AT could be assessed because the quality of the studies was poor.…”

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Current Status of Intervention Studies on Acupuncture for Parkinson’s Disease

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Scalp acupuncture for Parkinson’s disease: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials

Cited by 44 publications

References 26 publications

A systematic review and meta-analysis of Baihui (GV20)-based scalp acupuncture in experimental ischemic stroke

A systematic review and meta-analysis of Baihui (GV20)-based scalp acupuncture in experimental ischemic stroke

Complementary & Alternative Management of Parkinson’s Disease: An Evidence-Based Review of Eastern Influenced Practices

Current Status of Intervention Studies on Acupuncture for Parkinson’s Disease

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