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[Migraine without aura treated by comprehensive auricular acupuncture: a multicentral controlled study].
Dian-Hui Yang1, Zu-Bin Ma, Jing Han
1Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion of Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of TCM, Jinan 250011, China.
Zhongguo Zhen Jiu = Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
|December 11, 2012
Summary
Comprehensive auricular acupuncture significantly reduced headache scores and relieved symptoms in patients with migraine without aura. This therapy is a simple and effective treatment option for migraine relief.
Area of Science:
- Integrative and Complementary Medicine
- Neurology
- Acupuncture Research
Context:
- Migraine without aura is a common neurological disorder impacting quality of life.
- Current treatments for migraine have limitations and side effects.
- Auricular acupuncture presents a potential non-pharmacological therapeutic approach.
Purpose:
- To objectively evaluate the effectiveness of comprehensive auricular acupuncture for treating migraine without aura.
- To assess the impact of auricular acupuncture on headache severity and clinical symptoms.
Summary:
- A study involving 90 patients with migraine without aura demonstrated significant reductions in headache scores after one session of comprehensive auricular acupuncture.
- The therapy, involving auricular point stimulation and bloodletting, showed high clinical effectiveness rates across three centers (90-93.3%).
- No significant differences in efficacy were observed among the participating centers, indicating consistent results.
Impact:
- Comprehensive auricular acupuncture offers a simple and effective treatment for reducing headache severity in migraine without aura.
- This approach provides a viable non-pharmacological option for migraine management.
- Findings support the integration of auricular acupuncture into clinical practice for migraine patients.
