Thirty cases of childhood vocal tic disorders treated with acupoint catgut embedding combined with auricular plaster therapy穴位埋线联合耳穴贴压治疗儿童发声性抽动障碍30例

Duan, Lining; Su, Shiyu; Xu, Yifeng; Li, Min

doi:10.1016/j.wjam.2020.11.009

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“…The pathogenesis of TD is mainly due to the deficiency of the five zang organs, the imbalance of yin and yang, and the interlocking of Wind-phlegm. Previous research has shown that TCM therapies such as acupuncture, massage and Chinese herbal treatment can be used to treat TDs (4)(5)(6)(7). Over the years, the application of acupuncture in the treatment of TDs has become increasingly widespread and has achieved good efficacy (8).…”

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Investigating Acupoint Selection and Combinations of Acupuncture for Tic Disorders: An Association Rule Mining and Network Analysis Study

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ObjectiveTic disorders (TDs) are common mental disorders in children and adolescents, and the clinical application of acupuncture for treating TDs is becoming increasingly widespread. However, the criteria for selecting acupoint prescriptions and combinations have not been summarized. Therefore, data mining was used herein to determine the treatment principles and the most effective acupoint selection and compatibility criteria for the treatment of TDs.MethodsClinical studies and observations of the efficacy of acupuncture treatment for TDs were obtained from the PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang, VIP, and Chinese Biomedical (CBM) databases. The data on the acupoint prescriptions applied in these studies were collected, and network and association analyses were used to reveal the relationships between acupoints and to identify acupoint combinations. Additionally, the principles of acupuncture for TDs were determined through cluster analysis. Subgroup analysis of acupuncture prescriptions based on specific categorical diagnoses was performed to further assess the selection of acupoints.ResultsEighty-six trials were identified, and 257 groups of effective prescriptions involving 121 acupoints were extracted. Bai-hui (DU20), Feng-chi (GB20), Tai-chong (LR3), He-gu (LI4), and San-yin-jiao (SP6) were the most regularly used acupoints for treating TDs. The Governor Vessel, gallbladder, and large intestine meridians were more commonly used than other meridians. Moreover, most acupoint sites focused on the head and neck. Network analysis revealed potentially effective acupoint prescriptions for their commonly used acupoints, namely, Bai-hui (DU20), Si-shen-cong (EX-HN1), Feng-chi (GB20), Nei-guan (PC6), Shen-men (HT7), He-gu (LI4), Zu-san-li (ST36), San-yin-jiao (SP6) and Tai-chong (LR3). Association rule mining indicated that potential point combinations that should be prioritized in TD treatment are Bai-hui (DU20), Neiguan (PC6) and Sanyinjiao (SP6). Cluster analysis revealed the treatment principle of “coordinating yin and yang, tonifying qi and blood, dispelling pathogenic wind and eliminating phlegm”. The core acupoint prescription of TS treatment comprised He-gu (LI4), Feng-chi (GB20), Tai-chong (LR3), Bai-hui (DU20), Yin-tang (EX-HN3), Si-shen-cong (EX-HN1), San-yin-jiao (SP6), and Nei-guan (PC6). The core group included He-gu (LI4) and Feng-chi (GB20). Proximal points were usually used in TS as an additional method of point selection.ConclusionUsing data mining analysis of published studies, this study provides valuable information regarding the selection of the most effective acupoints and point combinations for clinical acupuncture practice for treating TDs.

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“…The history of recurrent invasions of food irritation and infections results in excessive heat in the lung and stomach, which in turn causes the onset of vocal tics. Liver qi later transforms into fire, disturbing the mind, leading to the repetition of vocal tics (24). Therefore, it is possible that acupoint stimulation may improve the imbalance in heat disturbances in the body that causing vocal tics.…”

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The Efficacy of Acupuncture on Tic Disorders in Children: A Retrospective and Propensity Score-Matched Study

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Background : Acupuncture has been considered as a complementary or alternative therapy for children with tic disorders (TD), but its efficacy remains largely unknown. This study retrospectively examined the efficacy of acupuncture treatment for TD in children over the course of 12 weeks.Methods: Data were collected from Traditional Chinese Medicine clinics in a public pediatric hospital in Shanghai between June 2020 and March 2021. A total of 250 patients with TD were included in the study, with 122 patients exposed to acupuncture therapy combined with conventional treatment (observation group), and 128 patients exposed to conventional treatment alone (control group). Propensity score matching analyses were used to balance baseline characteristics, resulting in 78 matched patients for each group. Reductions in the Yale Global Tic Severity Scale (YGTSS) total score were analyzed in the two groups after 12 weeks of treatment.Results: The two groups reached equilibrium in terms of baseline demographic characteristics and YGTSS total score after the propensity score matching (P > 0.05). Compared to the control group, the reduction in the YGTSS total score after 12 weeks of treatment was greater for the observation group (OR = 2.94, 95% CI: 1.03, 8.39, P = 0.04), and this association was stronger for patients who had significant vocal tics (β = 0.29, 95% CI: 0.88, 2.68, P = 0.001). The clinical efficacy for the observation group was significantly better than the control group.Conclusions: We provided preliminary evidence supporting the therapeutic effect of acupuncture for TD in children. Hence, our findings indicate that acupuncture could be an adjuvant treatment efficacious for TD in children, especially for vocal tics.

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Thirty cases of childhood vocal tic disorders treated with acupoint catgut embedding combined with auricular plaster therapy穴位埋线联合耳穴贴压治疗儿童发声性抽动障碍30例

Cited by 4 publications

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Investigating Acupoint Selection and Combinations of Acupuncture for Tic Disorders: An Association Rule Mining and Network Analysis Study

Investigating Acupoint Selection and Combinations of Acupuncture for Tic Disorders: An Association Rule Mining and Network Analysis Study

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The Efficacy of Acupuncture on Tic Disorders in Children: A Retrospective and Propensity Score-Matched Study

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