Understanding Central Mechanisms of Acupuncture Analgesia Using Dynamic Quantitative Sensory Testing : A Review
Joint Authors
Kong, Jiang-Ti
Johnson, Kevin A.
Schnyer, Rosa N.
Mackey, Sean
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-05-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
We discuss the emerging translational tools for the study of acupuncture analgesia with a focus on psychophysical methods.
The gap between animal mechanistic studies and human clinical trials of acupuncture analgesia calls for effective translational tools that bridge neurophysiological data with meaningful clinical outcomes.
Temporal summation (TS) and conditioned pain modulation (CPM) are two promising tools yet to be widely utilized.
These psychophysical measures capture the state of the ascending facilitation and the descending inhibition of nociceptive transmission, respectively.
We review the basic concepts and current methodologies underlying these measures in clinical pain research, and illustrate their application to research on acupuncture analgesia.
Finally, we highlight the strengths and limitations of these research methods and make recommendations on future directions.
The appropriate addition of TS and CPM to our current research armamentarium will facilitate our efforts to elucidate the central analgesic mechanisms of acupuncture in clinical populations.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kong, Jiang-Ti& Schnyer, Rosa N.& Johnson, Kevin A.& Mackey, Sean. 2013. Understanding Central Mechanisms of Acupuncture Analgesia Using Dynamic Quantitative Sensory Testing : A Review. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kong, Jiang-Ti…[et al.]. Understanding Central Mechanisms of Acupuncture Analgesia Using Dynamic Quantitative Sensory Testing : A Review. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-12.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Kong, Jiang-Ti& Schnyer, Rosa N.& Johnson, Kevin A.& Mackey, Sean. Understanding Central Mechanisms of Acupuncture Analgesia Using Dynamic Quantitative Sensory Testing : A Review. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-452956
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-452956