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Acupuncture and sensorineural hearing loss: a review.

H A Taub

    The Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders
    |November 1, 1975
    PubMed
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    Acupuncture does not improve sensorineural hearing impairment. Subjective improvements are attributed to the placebo effect, not the treatment itself.

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    Area of Science:

    • Otolaryngology
    • Integrative Medicine
    • Audiology

    Background:

    • Sensorineural hearing impairment (SHI) is a significant auditory disorder.
    • Acupuncture has been anecdotally suggested as a potential treatment for SHI.
    • Evidence supporting acupuncture's efficacy for SHI remains inconclusive.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the scientific evidence regarding acupuncture's effectiveness for sensorineural hearing impairment.
    • To determine if acupuncture offers a measurable benefit for hearing ability in patients with SHI.

    Main Methods:

    • Systematic review and critical evaluation of recent reports and studies on acupuncture for SHI.
    • Analysis of clinical outcomes and reported subjective experiences.

    Main Results:

    • Current evidence indicates that acupuncture has no demonstrable effect on the hearing ability of individuals with sensorineural hearing loss.
    • Reported improvements in hearing are likely due to the placebo effect, stemming from patient expectations.

    Conclusions:

    • Acupuncture is not an effective treatment for sensorineural hearing impairment.
    • The perceived benefits of acupuncture for hearing loss are attributable to psychological factors (placebo effect) rather than physiological changes induced by the treatment.

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