[Common problems and solutions in sample size estimation of acupuncture clinical trials] [0.03%]
针刺临床试验样本量计算常见问题及对策
Fang Han,Tian-Tian Zhou,Jia-Xin Zuo et al.
Fang Han et al.
Sample size estimation is a crucial step in clinical trial design, directly impacting the reliability and reproducibility of research findings. Researchers currently face several methodological challenges when estimating sample sizes for ac...
[A real-world study on the efficacy of "Tongdu Tiaoshen" needling in the treatment of insomnia] [0.03%]
[调督调神针法治疗失眠疗效的临床观察]
Jing Jiang,Xiao-Qiu Wang,Shan Qin et al.
Jing Jiang et al.
Objectives: To investigate the efficacy of "Tongdu Tiaoshen" needling (draging the Governor Vessel and normalizing mental activities) in the treatment of insomnia in the clinical real world and to explore the influencing ...
[Clinical observation on the efficacy of transcranial repeated acupuncture in treating mild to moderate idiopathic facial paralysis during the recovery phase] [0.03%]
经颅重复刺灸法治疗面神经麻痹恢复期患者疗效观察
Ming-Yuan Zhou,Dong-Xu Zhang,Huan-Ying Jiang et al.
Ming-Yuan Zhou et al.
Objectives: To observe the clinical efficacy of transcranial repeated acupuncture at Baihui (GV20) and the lower 1/5 of the healthy-side motor area in treating idiopathic facial paralysis (IFP) during the recovery phase. ...
Randomized Controlled Trial
Zhen ci yan jiu = Acupuncture research. 2025 Oct 25;50(10):1178-1185. DOI:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20240595 2025
[Localization of Ciliao (BL32)/Zhongliao (BL33) under ultrasound positioning and the correlation between the localization accuracy and therapeutic effect of electroacupuncture on urinary retention after spinal cord injury] [0.03%]
超声定位八髎穴及针刺治疗脊髓损伤后尿潴留疗效与定位准确度相关性研究
Yi-Xuan Duan,Zhao-Qing Zhang,Shi-Ru Ju et al.
Yi-Xuan Duan et al.
Objectives: To observe the correlation between the localization accuracy and therapeutic effect of electroacupuncture (EA) at Ciliao (BL32) and Zhongliao (BL33) guided by ultrasonic precise positioning in treatment of uri...
Randomized Controlled Trial
Zhen ci yan jiu = Acupuncture research. 2025 Oct 25;50(10):1169-1177. DOI:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20250263 2025
[Effect of moxibustion on synaptic plasticity in mice with Alzheimer's disease based on the CaMKⅡ/RyR3 pathway] [0.03%]
基于CaMKⅡ/RyR3通路灸法对阿尔茨海默病模型小鼠突触可塑性的影响研究
Lu Lei,Shu-Ya Mei,Ying Lü et al.
Lu Lei et al.
Objectives: To explore the mechanism by which moxibustion promotes synaptic plasticity of hippocampal neurons and improves learning and memory in mice with Alzheimer's disease (AD) based on the calmodulin-dependent protei...
[Electroacupuncture of scalp acupoints alleviates neurological deficits by regulating PPAR γ/NF-κB signaling pathway and inducing polarization of microglia in rats with ischemic stroke] [0.03%]
头皮电针通过调控PPARγ/NF-κB信号通路诱导小胶质细胞极化改善缺血性卒大鼠神经功能缺陷的作用研究
Wei-Wei Bao,Wen-Jun Luo,Xiao-Qiang Zhang et al.
Wei-Wei Bao et al.
Objectives: To observe the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) of scalp acupoints on peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ), phosphorylated nuclear factor kappa-B p65 (p-NF-κB p65), interleukin (IL)-1β and...
[Effects of moxibustion on the browning of adipose tissue in obese mice by regulating the hypothalamic cAMP/PKA/CREB signaling pathway] [0.03%]
温灸对肥胖小鼠脂肪棕色化影响及下丘脑cAMP/PKA/CREB信号通路调节作用研究
Cheng-Wei Fu,Xia Chen,Wei Huang et al.
Cheng-Wei Fu et al.
Objectives: To explore the mechanisms of moxibustion in treating obese mice through its regulatory effects on mitochondrial brown adipose tissue uncoupling protein-1 (UCP1), PR domain-containing protein 16 (Prdm16), and p...
[Electroacupuncture improves NLRP3-mediated inflammation and gastric motility in diabetic gastroparesis rats by activating AMPK and regulating mitochondrial homeostasis] [0.03%]
电针通过激活AMPK和调节线粒体稳态改善糖尿病胃轻瘫大鼠NLRP3介导的炎症及胃动力障碍
Hao Huang,Yan Peng,Le Xiao et al.
Hao Huang et al.
Objectives: To observe whether the effect of electroacupuncture(EA) on the improvement of NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3)-mediated inflammation and gastric motility in diabetic gastroparesis (DGP) rats is exerted thro...
[Effects of heat-reinforcing acupuncture on Drp1/Mff pathway activity and mitochondrial quality in rabbits with cold-dampness rheumatoid arthritis] [0.03%]
温针灸干预寒湿类风湿关节炎兔模型膝关节滑膜线粒体质量的影响及机制研究
Wei-Yao Jing,Cong-Hui Xu,Cui Liu et al.
Wei-Yao Jing et al.
Objectives: To observe the efficacy of heat-reinforcing acupuncture at "Zusanli" (ST36) in rabbits with cold-dampness rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and its impact on mitochondrial quality and the dynamin-related protein 1 (Dr...
[Effects of electroacupuncture on intestinal flora and TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway of articular cartilage in rabbits with knee osteoarthritis] [0.03%]
电针调节膝骨关节炎兔肠道菌群及软骨TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB信号通路的影响
Zhe Hu,Jun-Jie Ma,Tie-Ming Ma et al.
Zhe Hu et al.
Objectives: To observe the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) on knee function and symptoms, intestinal flora and TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway of articular cartilage in rabbits with knee osteoarthritis (KOA), so as ...