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A New Acupuncture Method for Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Randomized Double Blind Clinical Trial



Rafiei R1 ; Ataie M2 ; Ramezani MA3 ; Etemadi A6 ; Ataei B4 ; Nikyar H5 ; Abdoli S6
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  1. 1. Department of Gastroenterology, Shariati Hospital, Najafabad Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
  2. 2. Young Researchers Club, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
  3. 3. Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Baqiyatallh Medical Sciences University, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Infectious Disease, Infectious Disease and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  5. 5. Department of Psychiatry, Shariati Hospital, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
  6. 6. Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shariati hospital, Najafabad Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran

Source: Journal of Research in Medical Sciences Published:2014

Abstract

Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is gastrointestinal functional disorder which is multifactorial with unknown etiology. There are several modalities for treatment of it. Acupuncture is increasingly used in numerous diseases, also in gastrointestinal disorders like IBS. The purpose of the study was to assess the effects of catgut embedding acupuncture in improving of IBS.; Materials and Methods: A randomized double blind sham control clinical trial was designed. A total of 60 IBS patients assigned to three separated groups. The first group received clofac as drug only group (DO). The second one received catgut embedding acupuncture in special point (AP) and the last group received sham acupuncture (SA). Symptoms, pain, depression and anxiety assessed before and after two weeks at the end of study.; Results: There was statistically significant difference between AP and SA and DO in constipation and bloating. Differences that were statistically significant favored acupuncture on pain (F = 6.409, P = 0.003), and depression (F = 6.735, P = 0.002) as the other outcomes. The average (standard deviation (SD)) of weight loss was 2 kg (0.88) in acupuncture group.; Conclusion: Our finding showed a significant positive associated between acupuncture and IBS. Catgut embedding acupuncture is a new method which can eliminated IBS symptoms and can use as alternative therapeutic method for improvement of IBS. © 2014, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences(IUMS). All rights reserved.
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