Chronic fatigue syndrome treated by acupuncture and moxibustion in combination with psychological approaches in 310 cases.J Tradit Chin Med. 2007 Jun; 27(2):92-5.JT
Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To observe clinical therapeutic effect of acupuncture and moxibustion combined with a psychological approach on chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).
METHODS
The treatment was given by acupuncture plus moxibustion combined with a psychological approach based on differentiation of symptoms and signs in 310 cases.
RESULTS
Of 310 cases observed, 275 cases (88.7%) were clinically cured, 28 cases (9%) improved, and 7 cases (2.3%) failed.
CONCLUSION
Acupuncture plus moxibustion combined with a psychological approach is an effective therapy for CFS.
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MeSH
Acupuncture TherapyAdultCombined Modality TherapyDrugs, Chinese HerbalFatigue Syndrome, ChronicFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMoxibustionTreatment OutcomeYoung Adult
Pub Type(s)
Clinical Trial
Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Language
eng
PubMed ID
17710799