Jun Wang , Xueyan Li , Wei Shi , Bingpei Shi , Xiaojuan Shi , Dandan Luo , Xiushu Shen , Chun Zhai , Lei Xu , Meirong Li , Nan Su , Rencai Deng , Huayu Huang , Jian Li , Yin Wang , Hong Yang
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Effects of scalp acupuncture treatment on motor dysfunction in children with spastic cerebral palsy: A multicenter randomized controlled trial
Introduction
Scalp acupuncture has been widely used as a treatment for motor dysfunction in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Previous studies have not provided high-quality evidence to demonstrate the effectiveness of this treatment in children with CP. To date, no high-quality randomized controlled trials on scalp acupuncture have been reported. The present study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Jiao's scalp acupuncture for the treatment of motor dysfunction in children with spastic CP.
Methods
This was a randomized controlled trial. One hundred CP patients were randomly allocated to either the treatment or control group. The control group received conventional rehabilitation treatment, while the treatment group received both conventional rehabilitation treatment and Jiao’s scalp acupuncture. Thirty-six treatment sessions were conducted over a 12-week period. Outcomes were assessed using the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM)-66 and the Fine Motor Function Measure (FMFM) at baseline, week 4, 8, 12 (post-treatment) and week 24 (follow-up).
Results
Both groups showed significant improvements in motor function (p < 0.01), as assessed by the GMFM-66 and the FMFM. Compared to the control, the treatment group demonstrated a significantly greater improvement in both gross and fine motor function (p < 0.05).
Conclusions
Acupuncture in the motor area of Jiao's scalp acupuncture significantly improved motor function in children with spastic CP. Scalp acupuncture treatment may serve as a beneficial adjunct to conventional rehabilitation for motor dysfunction in this population.
期刊介绍:
Advances in Integrative Medicine (AIMED) is an international peer-reviewed, evidence-based research and review journal that is multi-disciplinary within the fields of Integrative and Complementary Medicine. The journal focuses on rigorous quantitative and qualitative research including systematic reviews, clinical trials and surveys, whilst also welcoming medical hypotheses and clinically-relevant articles and case studies disclosing practical learning tools for the consulting practitioner. By promoting research and practice excellence in the field, and cross collaboration between relevant practitioner groups and associations, the journal aims to advance the practice of IM, identify areas for future research, and improve patient health outcomes. International networking is encouraged through clinical innovation, the establishment of best practice and by providing opportunities for cooperation between organisations and communities.