Review of Clinical Studies of the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis Using Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Joint Authors
Ji, Jun
Wu, Huangan
Liu, Huirong
Huang, Yan
Wang, Xia-Fei
Ma, Zhe
Im, Hyoyoung
Li, Jing
Wu, Luyi
Source
Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-11-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Clinical studies suggest that acupuncture and moxibustion therapy in ulcerative colitis (UC) can regulate bowel inflammation, and these treatments have the advantages of low rates of adverse reactions and recurrence as well as good long-term efficacy.
We reviewed the current status of clinical studies of the treatment.
Methods.
Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) using the therapy as the major intervention for treating UC were included from 1995 to 2015.
The extracted data mainly included diagnostic standards, treatment methods, selection of acupoints, treatment times and courses, and efficacy determination criteria.
Results.
The use of diagnostic standards and efficacy criteria lacked unification and standardization.
There were two main groups: acupuncture and moxibustion therapy combined with drug treatment and the use of all types of acupuncture and moxibustion therapy alone or in combination.
The acupoint compositions included distal-proximal point combinations, back-shu point and front-mu point combinations, and acupuncture through meridians.
The treatment courses in all the clinical trials had large variations.
Conclusion.
The treatment of UC in the examined articles was mainly based on the classical theory.
However, many links of the clinical regimen design were still lacking, which affected the repeatability of the clinical studies and the accuracy of the clinical conclusions.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ji, Jun& Huang, Yan& Wang, Xia-Fei& Ma, Zhe& Wu, Huangan& Im, Hyoyoung…[et al.]. 2016. Review of Clinical Studies of the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis Using Acupuncture and Moxibustion. Gastroenterology Research and Practice،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104831
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ji, Jun…[et al.]. Review of Clinical Studies of the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis Using Acupuncture and Moxibustion. Gastroenterology Research and Practice Vol. 2016, no. 2016 (2015), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104831
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ji, Jun& Huang, Yan& Wang, Xia-Fei& Ma, Zhe& Wu, Huangan& Im, Hyoyoung…[et al.]. Review of Clinical Studies of the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis Using Acupuncture and Moxibustion. Gastroenterology Research and Practice. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104831
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1104831