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Randomized Controlled TrialChronic Pain

Hegu point acupressure for cannulation pain across fistula sites: Randomized controlled trial.

Three minutes of Hegu point acupressure before needle insertion significantly reduced cannulation pain across all arteri…

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Meta-AnalysisChronic Pain

The efficacy of acupuncture treatment for fibromyalgia syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Acupuncture significantly reduced pain levels (SMD: -0.77), fibromyalgia impact scores (SMD: -0.98), depression, and fat…

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Meta-AnalysisChronic Pain

Comparison of the effects of acupuncture and drug treatment for central post-stroke pain: A systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized trials.

Xingnao Kaiqiao acupuncture combined with pregabalin was the most effective treatment for central post-stroke pain, demo…

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Randomized Controlled TrialChronic Pain

Efficacy and safety of Dysmenorrhea Patch acupoint application in women with primary dysmenorrhea: a randomized double-blind controlled trial.

After three menstrual cycles, the Dysmenorrhea Patch achieved a 60% clinical response rate compared to 35% for placebo, …

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Randomized Controlled TrialChronic Pain

Effects of rTMS over the contralateral M1 combined with NMES on pain and functional mobility in primary frozen shoulder: study protocol for a 4-week double-blind, randomized, sham-controlled trial.

This is a protocol paper for a trial combining brain stimulation (rTMS) with muscle electrical stimulation (NMES) for fr…

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Randomized Controlled TrialChronic Pain

Effect of needle selection on battlefield acupuncture tolerance and pain reduction: an exploratory randomized controlled trial.

All three battlefield acupuncture needle types significantly reduced pain scores with no differences in effectiveness be…

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Meta-AnalysisChronic Pain

Identifying robust neural signatures of acupuncture modulation in healthy brains: a multimodal meta-analysis mapping core network.

Acupuncture consistently modulates bilateral inferior parietal lobule and right thalamus in healthy populations, core re…

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Randomized Controlled TrialChronic Pain

Rhythmic Breathing Combined with Hugo Point Acupressure versus Vapocoolant Spray on Pain Intensity during Needle Insertion into Arteriovenous Fistula in Haemodialysis Patients: A Randomised Controlled Trial.

The combination of rhythmic breathing and Hugo point acupressure reduced needle insertion pain in hemodialysis patients …

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Research StudyChronic Pain

Comparative efficacy of acupressure and magnetic therapy vs. diclofenac sodium for pain management in upper urinary tract calculi.

Acupressure and magnetic therapy reduced kidney stone pain by 86% within one minute but lasted only 2.4 hours, while dic…

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Meta-AnalysisChronic Pain

Comparative efficacy of common rehabilitation treatments for patients with neuropathic pain after spinal cord injury: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Acupuncture ranked as the second most effective treatment among 17 rehabilitation interventions for reducing neuropathic…

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Meta-AnalysisChronic Pain

Efficacy and safety of buccal acupuncture for pain management: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Buccal acupuncture demonstrated superior pain relief with a large effect size (SMD=-1.51) and 54% fewer adverse reaction…

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Meta-AnalysisChronic Pain

Efficacy of Acupuncture in Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis.

Acupuncture significantly improved pain and stiffness in fibromyalgia patients both short-term and long-term, with treat…

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