Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry (동의신경정신과학회지)

The Korean Society of Oriental Neuropsychiatry (대한한방신경정신과학회)
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Effect of Acupuncture at Oegwan(TE 5) on Auditory P300

외관(外關) 자침이 Auditory P300에 미치는 영향

  • Kim, Mi-Sun (Department of Neuropsychiatry, College of Oriental Medicine, Woosuk University) ;
  • Park, Hyun-Cheol (Department of Neuropsychiatry, College of Oriental Medicine, Woosuk University) ;
  • Yoo, Gyung (Woosuk Oriental Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Lak-Hyung (Department of Neuropsychiatry, College of Oriental Medicine, Woosuk University)
  • 김미선 (우석대학교 한의과대학 한방신경정신과학교실) ;
  • 박현철 (우석대학교 한의과대학 한방신경정신과학교실) ;
  • 유경 (우석대학교 한의과대학 부속한방병원) ;
  • 김락형 (우석대학교 한의과대학 한방신경정신과학교실)
  • Published : 2006.03.30
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Abstract

Objective : Audio-evoked potential is technique used for measuring brain functions such as memory, attention, and concentration. Although a number of studies on acupuncture for pain, there are few reports on the effect of acupuncture cognitive function. Methods : Fifteen healthy volunteers with no neurological condition took part of the study. $(23.27{\pm}2.09)$. In this study, we examined the changes in auditory P300 by acupuncture stimulation to 'Oegwan' on the left hand. Auditory P300 was recorded before, during and after acupuncture. The amplitude and latency of P300 at Fz, Cz, Pz point were calculated. Results : Auditory P300 amplitude decreased during and after acupuncture, but there was no statistical significance.(P< .05) Auditory P300 latency significantly decreased during and after acupuncture.(P< .05) Conclusions : The decrease of Auditory P300 latency time suggests that acupuncture at Oegwan has some effects on the cognitive function.

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