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Electroacupuncture for hot flashes in early postmenopause: A study protocol for a randomized sham-controlled trial
Huixian Wang1, Xintong Yu2, Jing Hu1
1Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications
|December 4, 2023
Summary
Electroacupuncture (EA) shows promise for treating hot flashes (HFs) in early postmenopausal women. This study assessed EA
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Women's Health
- Clinical Research
Background:
- Hot flashes (HFs) significantly impact early postmenopausal women.
- Electroacupuncture (EA) is a potential therapeutic option for menopause symptoms.
- Limited rigorous clinical trials exist on EA for hot flashes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of Electroacupuncture (EA) for treating hot flashes in early postmenopausal women.
- To provide evidence-based insights for clinicians managing menopause-related symptoms.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial involving 72 early postmenopausal patients.
- Participants were randomized 1:1 to receive either EA or sham acupuncture (SA) for 6 weeks.
- Primary outcome: hot-flash score; Secondary outcomes: sleep quality, quality of life, and hormone levels.
Main Results:
- The study is designed to evaluate the efficacy of EA.
- Results will be based on changes in hot-flash scores and other secondary measures.
- Safety assessments were conducted throughout the intervention period.
Conclusions:
- This prospective trial will determine the effectiveness of EA in managing hot flashes.
- Findings will contribute valuable knowledge to the clinical treatment of hot flashes in postmenopausal women.
