Study strategies for acupuncture treatment of chronic nonbacterial prostatitis

Yang, Zhuoxin; Chen, Peng-dian; Yu, Haibo; Pi, Min; Luo, Wenshu; Zhuo, Yuanyuan

doi:10.3736/jcim20120307

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“…There is convincing evidence that acupuncture therapy is effective as an analgesic for both acute and chronic pain ( 15 ). In addition to analgesia, acupuncture has anti-inflammatory properties ( 36 , 37 ). Several clinical studies have investigated the efficacy of acupuncture for the treatment on the symptoms of CNBP.…”

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Analgesic Effects of Oligonol, Acupuncture and Quantum Light Therapy on Chronic Nonbacterial Prostatitis

Akdere¹,

Öztekin²,

Arda³

et al. 2015

Iran Red Crescent Med J

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Background:Chronic Nonbacterial Prostatitis (CNBP) is a condition that frequently causes long-term pain and a significant decrease in the quality of life.Objectives:The present study aimed to examine the analgesic effects of oligonol, acupuncture, quantum light therapy and their combinations on estrogen-induced CNBP in rats.Materials and Methods:This experimental study was conducted in Edirne, Turkey, using a simple randomized allocation. A total of 90 adult male Wistar rats were randomized into 9 groups of 10 rats each: Group I, control; Group II, CNBP, Group III, oligonol only, Group IV, acupuncture only; Group V, quantum only; Group VI, oligonol + quantum; Group VII, acupuncture + oligonol; Group VIII, quantum + acupuncture; Group IX, acupuncture + quantum + oligonol. Oligonol treatment was given at a dose of 60 mg/day for 6 weeks. Conceptual vessels (CV) 3 and 4, and bilaterally urinary bladder (Bl) 32 and 34 points were targeted with 1-hour acupuncture stimulation. The quantum light therapy was applied in 5-minute sessions for 6 weeks (3-times/a week). For pain measurements, mechanical pressure was applied to a point 2 cm distal to the root of the tail to elicit pain and consequent parameters (peak force, latency time of response and total length of measurement) were assessed.Results:Analgesic effects were observed with all treatment regimens; however, the most prominent median analgesic effect was shown in the quantum light therapy in combination with acupuncture for estrogen-induced CNBP (PF1 = 663.9, PF2 = 403.4) (P = 0.012). Furthermore, we observed that monotherapy with quantum light showed a better analgesic efficacy as compared to oligonol and acupuncture monotherapies (PF1 = 1044.6, PF2 = 661.2) (P = 0.018, P = 0.008, P = 0.018; respectively).Conclusions:All treatment modalities showed a significant analgesic effect on CNBP in rats, being most prominent with the quantum light therapy.

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Analgesic Effects of Oligonol, Acupuncture and Quantum Light Therapy on Chronic Nonbacterial Prostatitis

Akdere¹,

Öztekin²,

Arda³

et al. 2015

Iran Red Crescent Med J

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“…A good body of evidence suggests that acupuncture therapy helps with anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects [ 39 , 40 ]. In addition, a report has proposed that the pain in CP/CPPS may be of neuropathic character and acupuncture has neuromodulatory effects [ 41 ].…”

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“…In addition, a report has proposed that the pain in CP/CPPS may be of neuropathic character and acupuncture has neuromodulatory effects [ 41 ]. In this study, the acupuncture points most frequently preferred for the treatment of CP/CPPS, that is, CV 3 and 4 bilaterally B1 32 and 34, were used [ 39 ] under the guidance of a Rat Atlas and Acupuncture Atlas [ 32 , 33 ] by an acupuncturist. The mechanism for the anti-inflammatory effect of acupuncture is not yet clear.…”

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Therapeutic Effects of Oligonol, Acupuncture, and Quantum Light Therapy in Chronic Nonbacterial Prostatitis

Öztekin¹,

Akdere

Can

et al. 2015

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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This research aimed to compare anti-inflammatory effects of oligonol, acupuncture, and quantum light therapy in rat models of estrogen-induced prostatitis. Adult male Wistar albino rats were grouped as follows: Group I, control (n = 10); Group II, chronic prostatitis (n = 10); Group III, oligonol (n = 10); Group IV, acupuncture (n = 10); Group V, quantum (n = 10); Group VI, oligonol plus quantum (n = 10); Group VII, acupuncture plus oligonol (n = 10); Group VIII, quantum plus acupuncture (n = 10); and Group IX, acupuncture plus quantum plus oligonol (n = 10). Chronic prostatitis (CP) was induced by the administration of 17-beta-estradiol (E2) and dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Oligonol was given for 6 weeks at a dose of 60 mg/day. Acupuncture needles were inserted at CV 3/4 and bilaterally B 32/35 points with 1-hour manual stimulation. Quantum therapy was administered in 5-minute sessions three times weekly for 6 weeks. Lateral lobes of prostates were dissected for histopathologic evaluation. Although all of the treatment modalities tested in this study showed anti-inflammatory effects in the treatment of CP in male rats, a synergistic effect was observed for oligonol plus quantum light combination. Monotherapy with oligonol showed a superior anti-inflammatory efficacy as compared to quantum light and acupuncture monotherapies.

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“…Promising studies showing the efficacy of acupuncture in managing pain in patients with CP/CPPS have recently been published. [3][4][5]19,20 The association of CP/CPPS with higher cytokine levels in the prostate gland as a marker for both severity of symptoms and response to treatment offers an additional strategy into possible management options. 9,10,21 Studies now show that oxidative stress plays an important role in CP/CPPS and management with antioxidant therapy, or other methods to lower global oxidative stress and cytokine levels, could be effective in alleviating pain in this population.…”

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Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine for the management of a 35-year-old man with chronic prostatitis with chronic pelvic pain syndrome

Ohlsen

2013

Journal of Chiropractic Medicine

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Objective: The purpose of this case report is to describe the resolution of pain in a patient with chronic prostatitis and chronic pelvic pain syndrome after receiving a course of management using acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Clinical features: A 35-year-old man presented with chronic prostatitis with chronic pelvic pain syndrome. He scored 38 out of a possible 43 on the National Institutes of Health/Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Index (NIH/CPSI) that rates pain, urinary symptoms, and quality of life impact, indicating severe symptoms. The patient had experienced recurrent episodes of nonbacterial prostatitis over a 3-year period, and this was the most severe. Intervention and outcome: After 8 acupuncture treatments over an 8-week period and daily use of Ba Zheng San and Yi Guan Jian, the patient scored his symptoms 9 on the NIH/CPSI. The patient was then put on a supportive anti-inflammatory regimen of green tea. He rated his symptoms 4 on the NIH/CPSI 4 months later, 2 on the NIH/CPSI 8 months later, and 0 on the NIH/CPSI 1 year later. Conclusion: This case demonstrated that the patient experienced long-lasting relief from chronic prostatitis with chronic pelvic pain syndrome after a course of 8 treatments of acupuncture and Chinese herbs.

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Study strategies for acupuncture treatment of chronic nonbacterial prostatitis

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Analgesic Effects of Oligonol, Acupuncture and Quantum Light Therapy on Chronic Nonbacterial Prostatitis

Analgesic Effects of Oligonol, Acupuncture and Quantum Light Therapy on Chronic Nonbacterial Prostatitis

Therapeutic Effects of Oligonol, Acupuncture, and Quantum Light Therapy in Chronic Nonbacterial Prostatitis

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine for the management of a 35-year-old man with chronic prostatitis with chronic pelvic pain syndrome

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