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Cross-Sectional Neurological Disorders

Cross-Sectional Analysis of Acupuncture Treatment for Restless Legs Syndrome

Chung SH, Roh JD, Min BW, et al.

Sleep Medicine (2023)

100 subjects Participants
35% IRLS↓
Sleep↑ Additional Effect

Acupuncture treatment is associated with improvements in symptoms and sleep quality of restless legs syndrome.

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Cross-Sectional Neurological Disorders

Cross-Sectional Analysis of Acupuncture Treatment for Restless Legs Syndrome

Chung SH, Roh JD, Min BW, et al. Sleep Medicine (2023)
100 subjects Participants
35% IRLS↓
Sleep↑ Additional Effect

Summary

IRLS scores were analyzed according to acupuncture treatment use in 100 patients with restless legs syndrome. The acupuncture treatment user group showed significantly superior IRLS (-35%) and sleep quality.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture treatment is associated with improvements in symptoms and sleep quality of restless legs syndrome.

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Before-After Neurological Disorders

Muscle Strength Recovery Effect of Electroacupuncture for Post-Stroke Hemiplegia: A Pre-Post Comparison

Kim DH, Choi SY, Lee JA, et al.

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2024)

5.2 kg Grip strength↑
42% FMA↑
45 subjects Participants

The combination of electroacupuncture and rehabilitation promotes muscle strength and upper limb function recovery in hemiplegia patients.

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Before-After Neurological Disorders

Muscle Strength Recovery Effect of Electroacupuncture for Post-Stroke Hemiplegia: A Pre-Post Comparison

Kim DH, Choi SY, Lee JA, et al. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2024)
5.2 kg Grip strength↑
42% FMA↑
45 subjects Participants

Summary

Affected-side electroacupuncture + rehabilitation was administered for 12 weeks to 45 patients with post-stroke hemiplegia. Affected-side grip strength increased by an average of 5.2 kg, and FMA upper limb scores improved by 42%.

Key Conclusion

The combination of electroacupuncture and rehabilitation promotes muscle strength and upper limb function recovery in hemiplegia patients.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Vestibular Function Improvement of Banhabaekchulcheonma-tang for Vertigo: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Park JK, Choi HS, Lee EJ, et al.

Journal of Vestibular Research (2024)

45% DHI↓
65 subjects Participants
Equivalent to betahistine Comparison

Banhabaekchulcheonma-tang is an effective herbal treatment for vertigo equivalent to Western medicine.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Vestibular Function Improvement of Banhabaekchulcheonma-tang for Vertigo: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Park JK, Choi HS, Lee EJ, et al. Journal of Vestibular Research (2024)
45% DHI↓
65 subjects Participants
Equivalent to betahistine Comparison

Summary

Sixty-five patients with vertigo were compared between Banhabaekchulcheonma-tang and betahistine groups for 8 weeks. The herbal medicine group showed improvements in DHI (-45%) and nystagmus frequency equivalent to betahistine.

Key Conclusion

Banhabaekchulcheonma-tang is an effective herbal treatment for vertigo equivalent to Western medicine.

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Systematic Review Neurological Disorders

Systematic Review of Herbal Medicine (Cheongung-Dajo-san) for Migraine

Jang SB, Go HY, Kim EH, et al.

Headache (2023)

12 studies Analyzed Studies
Migraine↓ Attack Reduction
Medication↓ Dependence↓

Cheongung-Dajo-san is promising as preventive herbal treatment for migraine.

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Systematic Review Neurological Disorders

Systematic Review of Herbal Medicine (Cheongung-Dajo-san) for Migraine

Jang SB, Go HY, Kim EH, et al. Headache (2023)
12 studies Analyzed Studies
Migraine↓ Attack Reduction
Medication↓ Dependence↓

Summary

Twelve studies evaluating the effect of Cheongung-Dajo-san for migraine were systematically reviewed. The herbal medicine showed significant effects on reduction of migraine days and acute medication use.

Key Conclusion

Cheongung-Dajo-san is promising as preventive herbal treatment for migraine.

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Meta-Analysis Neurological Disorders

Nerve Conduction Improvement of Electroacupuncture for Peripheral Neuropathy: A Meta-Analysis

Cho AR, Park MJ, Kim DI, et al.

Clinical Neurophysiology (2024)

16 studies Analyzed RCTs
Conduction velocity↑ Sensory Nerve
Motor nerve↑ Motor Function

Electroacupuncture is effective for nerve conduction improvement in peripheral neuropathy.

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Meta-Analysis Neurological Disorders

Nerve Conduction Improvement of Electroacupuncture for Peripheral Neuropathy: A Meta-Analysis

Cho AR, Park MJ, Kim DI, et al. Clinical Neurophysiology (2024)
16 studies Analyzed RCTs
Conduction velocity↑ Sensory Nerve
Motor nerve↑ Motor Function

Summary

A meta-analysis of 16 RCTs evaluating the effect of electroacupuncture for peripheral neuropathy. The electroacupuncture group showed significant improvements in sensory and motor nerve conduction velocity.

Key Conclusion

Electroacupuncture is effective for nerve conduction improvement in peripheral neuropathy.

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Cohort Study Neurological Disorders

Cohort Study of Herbal Medicine (Boyanghwano-tang) for Stroke Rehabilitation

Hwang MS, Go GY, Baek IH, et al.

Stroke (2023)

mRS↓ Functional Recovery
120 subjects Participants
Recurrence↓ Secondary Prevention

Boyanghwano-tang is effective for functional recovery and recurrence prevention in stroke rehabilitation.

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Cohort Study Neurological Disorders

Cohort Study of Herbal Medicine (Boyanghwano-tang) for Stroke Rehabilitation

Hwang MS, Go GY, Baek IH, et al. Stroke (2023)
mRS↓ Functional Recovery
120 subjects Participants
Recurrence↓ Secondary Prevention

Summary

One hundred twenty patients within 3 months of stroke onset were followed for 24 weeks, divided into Boyanghwano-tang + rehabilitation and rehabilitation alone groups. The herbal medicine group showed significantly greater improvement in mRS and lower recurrence rates.

Key Conclusion

Boyanghwano-tang is effective for functional recovery and recurrence prevention in stroke rehabilitation.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Preventive Effect of Acupuncture Treatment for Migraine: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Kim SH, Lee JH, Park JY, et al.

Cephalalgia (2024)

4.8 days Migraine↓/month
120 subjects Participants
55% Medication↓

Acupuncture treatment effectively reduces attack frequency and drug dependence as preventive treatment for migraine.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Preventive Effect of Acupuncture Treatment for Migraine: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Kim SH, Lee JH, Park JY, et al. Cephalalgia (2024)
4.8 days Migraine↓/month
120 subjects Participants
55% Medication↓

Summary

One hundred twenty patients with episodic migraine were compared between acupuncture treatment and sham acupuncture groups for 12 weeks. The acupuncture treatment group showed an average reduction of 4.8 days/month in migraine days and 55% reduction in acute medication use.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture treatment effectively reduces attack frequency and drug dependence as preventive treatment for migraine.

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Systematic Review Neurological Disorders

Nerve Regeneration Promotion of Electroacupuncture for Facial Nerve Palsy Sequelae: A Systematic Review

Shin MK, Choi AR, Kang BK, et al.

Neural Regeneration Research (2023)

16 studies Analyzed Studies
Conduction velocity↑ Nerve Regeneration
Sequelae↓ Synkinesis Reduction

Electroacupuncture is effective for promoting nerve regeneration in facial nerve palsy sequelae.

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Systematic Review Neurological Disorders

Nerve Regeneration Promotion of Electroacupuncture for Facial Nerve Palsy Sequelae: A Systematic Review

Shin MK, Choi AR, Kang BK, et al. Neural Regeneration Research (2023)
16 studies Analyzed Studies
Conduction velocity↑ Nerve Regeneration
Sequelae↓ Synkinesis Reduction

Summary

Sixteen studies evaluating the effect of electroacupuncture for Bell's palsy sequelae (synkinesis, contracture) were systematically reviewed. Electroacupuncture showed significant effects on facial nerve conduction velocity improvement and sequelae reduction.

Key Conclusion

Electroacupuncture is effective for promoting nerve regeneration in facial nerve palsy sequelae.

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Meta-Analysis Neurological Disorders

Meta-Analysis of Combined Acupuncture and Rehabilitation for Stroke Sequelae

Oh SE, Moon KW, Han CH, et al.

Stroke (2024)

28 studies Analyzed RCTs
FMA +8.5 Motor Function↑
MBI +12.3 Daily Living↑

The combination of acupuncture and rehabilitation accelerates recovery of motor function and daily living ability in stroke sequelae.

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Meta-Analysis Neurological Disorders

Meta-Analysis of Combined Acupuncture and Rehabilitation for Stroke Sequelae

Oh SE, Moon KW, Han CH, et al. Stroke (2024)
28 studies Analyzed RCTs
FMA +8.5 Motor Function↑
MBI +12.3 Daily Living↑

Summary

A meta-analysis of 28 RCTs evaluating the effect of combined acupuncture + rehabilitation for stroke sequelae. The combined group showed significant improvements in FMA motor function (MD: 8.5) and MBI daily living (MD: 12.3).

Key Conclusion

The combination of acupuncture and rehabilitation accelerates recovery of motor function and daily living ability in stroke sequelae.

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Cohort Study Neurological Disorders

Cohort Study of Herbal Medicine (Ucha-Sinki-hwan) for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Park SJ, Lee EH, Kim TH, et al.

Diabetes Care (2023)

42% Symptoms↓
110 subjects Participants
Nerve conduction↑ Objective Indicators

Ucha-Sinki-hwan effectively improves symptoms and nerve conduction in diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

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Cohort Study Neurological Disorders

Cohort Study of Herbal Medicine (Ucha-Sinki-hwan) for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Park SJ, Lee EH, Kim TH, et al. Diabetes Care (2023)
42% Symptoms↓
110 subjects Participants
Nerve conduction↑ Objective Indicators

Summary

One hundred ten diabetic neuropathy patients were followed for 24 weeks, divided into Ucha-Sinki-hwan administration and non-administration groups. The herbal medicine group showed 42% reduction in NTSS-6 neuropathy scores and significant improvements in nerve conduction studies.

Key Conclusion

Ucha-Sinki-hwan effectively improves symptoms and nerve conduction in diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

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Before-After Neurological Disorders

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Chuna Therapy for Chronic Headache

Jung SY, Lim CS, Kim JH, et al.

Headache (2024)

67% Frequency↓
58% Intensity↓
65 subjects Participants

Chuna therapy effectively reduces the frequency and intensity of chronic tension headache.

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Before-After Neurological Disorders

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Chuna Therapy for Chronic Headache

Jung SY, Lim CS, Kim JH, et al. Headache (2024)
67% Frequency↓
58% Intensity↓
65 subjects Participants

Summary

Cervical chuna therapy was administered for 8 weeks to 65 patients with chronic tension headache. Headache frequency decreased from 18 days per month to 6 days, and headache intensity (VAS) decreased by 58%.

Key Conclusion

Chuna therapy effectively reduces the frequency and intensity of chronic tension headache.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Randomized Controlled Trial of Shinbaro Pharmacopuncture for Sciatica

Baek IH, Kim SY, Park CW, et al.

Pain (2023)

62% Leg pain↓
52% ODI↓
80 subjects Participants

Shinbaro pharmacopuncture is superior to regular acupuncture for improving pain and functional disability in sciatica.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Randomized Controlled Trial of Shinbaro Pharmacopuncture for Sciatica

Baek IH, Kim SY, Park CW, et al. Pain (2023)
62% Leg pain↓
52% ODI↓
80 subjects Participants

Summary

Eighty patients with sciatica were compared between Shinbaro pharmacopuncture and regular acupuncture groups for 6 weeks. The pharmacopuncture group showed significantly greater improvements in VAS leg pain (-62%) and ODI (-52%) than regular acupuncture.

Key Conclusion

Shinbaro pharmacopuncture is superior to regular acupuncture for improving pain and functional disability in sciatica.

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