Efficacy of electroacupuncture at Zhongliao point (BL33) for mild and moderate benign prostatic hyperplasia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Acu-point specificity is a key issue in acupuncture. To date there has not been any satisfactory trial which can ratify the specific effect of acupuncture. This trial will evaluate the specific effect of BL33 for mild and moderate be...
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| author | Ding Yulong Yu Jinna Liu Zhishun Wang Yang Liu Xuan |
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| description | <p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Acu-point specificity is a key issue in acupuncture. To date there has not been any satisfactory trial which can ratify the specific effect of acupuncture. This trial will evaluate the specific effect of BL33 for mild and moderate benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) on the basis of its effectiveness. The non-specific effect will be excluded and the therapeutic effect will be evaluated.</p> <p>Method</p> <p>This is a double-blinded randomized controlled trial. 100 Patients will be randomly allocated into the treatment group (n = 50) and the control group (n = 50). The treatment group receives needling at BL33 and the control group receives needling at non-point. The needling depth, angle, direction, achievement of <it>De Qi </it>and parameters of electroacupuncture are exactly the same in both groups. The primary outcome measure is reduction of international prostate symptom score (IPSS) at the 6<sup>th </sup>week and the secondary outcome measures are reduction of bladder residual urine, increase in maximum urinary flow rate at the 6<sup>th </sup>week and reduction of IPSS at the 18<sup>th </sup>week.</p> <p>Discussion</p> <p>This trial will assess the specific therapeutic effect of electroacupuncture at BL33 for mild and moderate BPH.</p> <p>Trial registration</p> <p>Protocol Registration System of Clinical Trials.gov <a href="http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01218243">NCT01218243</a></p> |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3573b3faa4f24ccba854fb3990ed0eaa2022-12-22T03:18:40ZengBMCTrials1745-62152011-09-0112121110.1186/1745-6215-12-211Efficacy of electroacupuncture at Zhongliao point (BL33) for mild and moderate benign prostatic hyperplasia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trialDing YulongYu JinnaLiu ZhishunWang YangLiu Xuan<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Acu-point specificity is a key issue in acupuncture. To date there has not been any satisfactory trial which can ratify the specific effect of acupuncture. This trial will evaluate the specific effect of BL33 for mild and moderate benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) on the basis of its effectiveness. The non-specific effect will be excluded and the therapeutic effect will be evaluated.</p> <p>Method</p> <p>This is a double-blinded randomized controlled trial. 100 Patients will be randomly allocated into the treatment group (n = 50) and the control group (n = 50). The treatment group receives needling at BL33 and the control group receives needling at non-point. The needling depth, angle, direction, achievement of <it>De Qi </it>and parameters of electroacupuncture are exactly the same in both groups. The primary outcome measure is reduction of international prostate symptom score (IPSS) at the 6<sup>th </sup>week and the secondary outcome measures are reduction of bladder residual urine, increase in maximum urinary flow rate at the 6<sup>th </sup>week and reduction of IPSS at the 18<sup>th </sup>week.</p> <p>Discussion</p> <p>This trial will assess the specific therapeutic effect of electroacupuncture at BL33 for mild and moderate BPH.</p> <p>Trial registration</p> <p>Protocol Registration System of Clinical Trials.gov <a href="http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01218243">NCT01218243</a></p>http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/12/1/211ElectroacupunctureAcu-point EfficacyBPHRCT |
| spellingShingle | Ding Yulong Yu Jinna Liu Zhishun Wang Yang Liu Xuan Efficacy of electroacupuncture at Zhongliao point (BL33) for mild and moderate benign prostatic hyperplasia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial Trials Electroacupuncture Acu-point Efficacy BPH RCT |
| title | Efficacy of electroacupuncture at Zhongliao point (BL33) for mild and moderate benign prostatic hyperplasia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial |
| title_full | Efficacy of electroacupuncture at Zhongliao point (BL33) for mild and moderate benign prostatic hyperplasia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial |
| title_fullStr | Efficacy of electroacupuncture at Zhongliao point (BL33) for mild and moderate benign prostatic hyperplasia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial |
| title_full_unstemmed | Efficacy of electroacupuncture at Zhongliao point (BL33) for mild and moderate benign prostatic hyperplasia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial |
| title_short | Efficacy of electroacupuncture at Zhongliao point (BL33) for mild and moderate benign prostatic hyperplasia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial |
| title_sort | efficacy of electroacupuncture at zhongliao point bl33 for mild and moderate benign prostatic hyperplasia study protocol for a randomized controlled trial |
| topic | Electroacupuncture Acu-point Efficacy BPH RCT |
| url | http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/12/1/211 |
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