Journal of Acupuncture Research

Korean Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine Society (대한침구의학회)
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A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials on Acupuncture Treatment for Neck Pain

경항통에 침치료를 시행한 무작위대조군연구(RCT)들에 대한 계통적 연구

  • Kim, Hyun-Wook (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Kim, Sung-Soo (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Kang, Jung-Ah (San-Bon Oriental Medicine Hospital, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Nam, Dong-Woo (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Kim, Eun-Jung (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongguk University) ;
  • Hong, Kwon-Eui (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Kim, Sung-Chul (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Lee, Jae-Dong (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Kim, Kap-Sung (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongguk University) ;
  • Lee, Geon-Mok (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University)
  • 김현욱 (원광대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 김성수 (원광대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 강정아 (원광대학교 산본한방병원) ;
  • 남동우 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 김은정 (동국대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 홍권의 (대전대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 김성철 (원광대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 이재동 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 김갑성 (동국대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 이건목 (원광대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실)
  • Published : 2009.04.20
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Abstract

Objectives : The aim of this study is to review RCTs of acupuncture treatment for neck pain and to establish standards of acupuncture treatment for neck pain. Methods : We searched articles in Pubmed using ICD 10. Study quality was assessed using the FEAS and Jadad score. Results and Conclusions : Three review studies and nineteen clinical trials were searched and reviewed. Among the nineteen clinical trials reviewed, positive outcome was reported in thirteen studies. Most frequently used meridians were GB, BL, SI, GV and LI, The most frequently used acupuncture points were $GB_{20}$, $GB_{21}$, $LI_4$, $BL_{10}$, $GV_{14}$ and $SI_3$. More than two needles were inserted in the studies and needle retention time was more than 10 minutes. The most frequently used needle length was 40mm, and diameter was 0.25mm and 0.30mm. The mean number of treatment sessions were more than 10 times. Frequency of treatment was more than once a week, And treatment duration was more! than 5 weeks. The total FEAS scores ranged from 3 to 15.5, and the mean value was 9.39. Jadad score ranged from 2 to 5, and the mean value was 3.42. The number of studies scoring over three points on the Jadad scale was sixteen.

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