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Acupuncture at local and distant points for tinnitus: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

Guang-Xia Shi1, Li-Li Han, Li-Ying Liu

  • 1Acupuncture and Moxibustion Department, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine affiliated to Capital Medical University, 23 Meishuguanhou Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100010, China.

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This study investigates acupuncture for tinnitus relief. Researchers will compare combining local and distal acupoints against using them separately to determine the most effective tinnitus treatment approach.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Integrative Medicine
  • Acupuncture Research

Background:

  • Tinnitus, the perception of phantom sounds, lacks a universally accepted cause or effective treatment.
  • Patients often seek alternative therapies like acupuncture for tinnitus management.
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine principles suggest combining local and distal acupoints enhances treatment efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture using a combination of local and distal acupoints for subjective tinnitus.
  • To compare the efficacy of combined acupoint needling versus separate acupoint needling in tinnitus patients.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized, single-blind, controlled study involving 112 participants.
  • Participants will receive acupuncture treatment for 4 weeks, assigned to one of four groups.

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  • Subjective tinnitus loudness and annoyance will be measured using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at baseline, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks.

    • Main Results:

    • Primary outcome: subjective tinnitus loudness and annoyance (Visual Analogue Scale).
    • Secondary outcome: comparison of treatment group efficacy.
    • Data analysis to determine the impact of combined versus separate acupoint needling.

    Conclusions:

    • The trial aims to determine if combining local and distal acupoints is superior to using them individually for tinnitus treatment.
    • Findings will inform clinical practice regarding acupuncture protocols for subjective tinnitus.