Evidence is insufficient to support fire-needle moxibustion in patients with knee osteoarthritis

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 150-151
Author(s):  
H Lee
Keyword(s):  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Fire Needle

scholarly journals Evaluation the efficacy and safety of fire needle compared to filiform needle on knee osteoarthritis: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuanjie Gao ◽  
Lu Liu ◽  
Bin Li ◽  
Jing Guo ◽  
Huilin Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Acupuncture Points ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Filiform Needle ◽  
Fire Needle ◽  
Randomised Controlled ◽  
Needle Acupuncture

Abstract Background: Knee osteoarthritis is a common clinical chronic degenerative disease associated with high morbidity and long-term disability. Previous studies have confirmed the efficacy of acupuncture on knee osteoarthritis. Fire needle acupuncture is a combination of heat and acupuncture, which may be more effective than the commonly used filiform needle acupuncture. This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of fire needle acupuncture compared to filiform needle acupuncture in knee osteoarthritis patients. Methods and analysis: A total of 100 participants will be randomly assigned to two different groups. Participants will receive fire-needle acupuncture treatment in the fire needle group, while participants in the filiform needle group will be treated with a filiform needle at the same acupuncture points as the fire needle group. All participants will receive a 6-weeks of treatment (2 times per week). The primary outcome is the change of the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index, and the secondary outcomes include the change of the Visual Analogue Scale, and 12-item Short Form Health Survey from baseline to endpoint. Ethics and dissemination: Ethical approval of this study was granted by the Research Ethical Committee of Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Capital Medical University (2018SB-066). Written informed consent will be obtained from all participants. Outcomes of the trial will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications. Trial registration number: ChiCTR1800019579

scholarly journals Fire-Needle Moxibustion for the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Meta-Analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yidan Wang ◽  
Xiaohua Xie ◽  
Xiaoyue Zhu ◽  
Minjie Chu ◽  
Yihua Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Medical Database ◽  
Improvement Rate ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Fire Needle ◽  
The Cochrane Library

Objectives. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of fire-needle moxibustion as an intervention in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis (KOA).Methods. An updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on fire-needle moxibustion in treating KOA was conducted by searching PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Wanfang database, and the Chinese Medical Database (CNKI) since their inception through March 2016. The meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.3.Results. Thirteen RCTs were identified in the systematic study which consisted of 1179 participants. Fire-needle moxibustion treatment group had a statistical significance on recovery rate as well as recovery and marked-improvement rate compared with control group. Subgroup analysis indicated that there was significant difference between fire-needle moxibustion group and control group. However, GRADE analysis indicated that the quality of evidence for all outcomes was relatively low. Only two of 13 studies reported adverse reactions (difficulty in movement and intolerance of cold).Conclusion. This meta-analysis suggests that fire-needle moxibustion is more effective than control group in symptom management of KOA. Further high quality trials should be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of fire-needle moxibustion on KOA.

scholarly journals Effectiveness and safety of fire needle for knee osteoarthritis

Medicine ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 100 (3) ◽  
pp. e23962
Author(s):  
Lunbin Lu ◽  
Jing Ye ◽  
Jun Xiong ◽  
Jun Chen ◽  
Siyuan Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Fire Needle

scholarly journals Evaluation the efficacy and safety of fire needle compared to filiform needle on knee osteoarthritis: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuanjie Gao ◽  
Lu Liu ◽  
Bin Li ◽  
Jing Guo ◽  
Huilin Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Acupuncture Points ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Filiform Needle ◽  
Fire Needle ◽  
Randomised Controlled ◽  
Needle Acupuncture

Abstract Background: Knee osteoarthritis is a common clinical chronic degenerative disease associated with high morbidity and long-term disability. Previous studies have confirmed the efficacy of acupuncture on knee osteoarthritis. Fire needle acupuncture is a combination of heat and acupuncture, which may be more effective than the commonly used filiform needle acupuncture. This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of fire needle acupuncture compared to filiform needle acupuncture in knee osteoarthritis patients.Methods and analysis: A total of 100 participants will be randomly assigned to two different groups. Participants will receive fire-needle acupuncture treatment in the fire needle group, while participants in the filiform needle group will be treated with a filiform needle at the same acupuncture points as the fire needle group. All participants will receive a 6-weeks of treatment (2 times per week). The primary outcome is the change of the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index, and the secondary outcomes include the change of the Visual Analogue Scale, and 12-item Short Form Health Survey from baseline to endpoint. Ethics and dissemination: Ethical approval of this study was granted by the Research Ethical Committee of Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Capital Medical University (2018SB-066). Written informed consent will be obtained from all participants. Outcomes of the trial will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications.Trial registration: The trial is registered on Dec. 20, 2018, and the registration number is ChiCTR1800019579.

scholarly journals Evaluation the efficacy and safety of fire needle compared to filiform needle on knee osteoarthritis: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuanjie Gao ◽  
Lu Liu ◽  
Bin Li ◽  
Jing Guo ◽  
Huilin Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Acupuncture Points ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Filiform Needle ◽  
Fire Needle ◽  
Randomised Controlled ◽  
Needle Acupuncture

Abstract Background: Knee osteoarthritis is a common clinical chronic degenerative disease associated with high morbidity and long-term disability. Previous studies have confirmed the efficacy of acupuncture on knee osteoarthritis. Fire needle acupuncture is a combination of heat and acupuncture, which may be more effective than the commonly used filiform needle acupuncture. This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of fire needle acupuncture compared to filiform needle acupuncture in knee osteoarthritis patients.Methods and analysis: A total of 100 participants will be randomly assigned to two different groups. Participants will receive fire-needle acupuncture treatment in the fire needle group, while participants in the filiform needle group will be treated with a filiform needle at the same acupuncture points as the fire needle group. All participants will receive a 6-weeks of treatment (2 times per week). The primary outcome is the change of the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index, and the secondary outcomes include the change of the Visual Analogue Scale, and 12-item Short Form Health Survey from baseline to endpoint. Ethics and dissemination: Ethical approval of this study was granted by the Research Ethical Committee of Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Capital Medical University (2018SB-066). Written informed consent will be obtained from all participants. Outcomes of the trial will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications.Trial registration: The trial is registered on Dec. 20, 2018, and the registration number is ChiCTR1800019579.

scholarly journals Evaluation the efficacy and safety of fire needle compared to filiform needle on knee osteoarthritis: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuanjie Gao ◽  
Lu Liu ◽  
Bin Li ◽  
Jing Guo ◽  
Huilin Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Acupuncture Points ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Filiform Needle ◽  
Fire Needle ◽  
Needle Acupuncture

Abstract Background: Knee osteoarthritis is a common clinical chronic degenerative disease associated with high morbidity and long-term disability. Previous studies have confirmed the efficacy of acupuncture on knee osteoarthritis. Fire needle acupuncture is a combination of heat and acupuncture, which may be more effective than the commonly used filiform needle acupuncture. This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of fire needle acupuncture compared to filiform needle acupuncture in knee osteoarthritis patients.Methods and analysis: This is a prospective randomized controlled superiority clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of fire needle acupuncture compared to filiform needle acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis. A total of 100 participants will be randomly assigned to two different groups. Participants will receive fire-needle acupuncture treatment in the fire needle group, while participants in the filiform needle group will be treated with a filiform needle at the same acupuncture points as the fire needle group. All participants will receive a 6-weeks of treatment (2 times per week). The primary outcome is the change of the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index, and the secondary outcomes include the change of the Visual Analogue Scale, and 12-item Short Form Health Survey from baseline to endpoint.Ethics and dissemination: Ethical approval of this study was granted by the Research Ethical Committee of Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Capital Medical University (2018SB-066). Written informed consent will be obtained from all participants. Outcomes of the trial will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications.Trial registration: The trial is registered on Dec. 20, 2018, and the registration number is ChiCTR1800019579.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of fire needle compared to filiform needle on knee osteoarthritis: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Trials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuanjie Gao ◽  
Lu Liu ◽  
Bin Li ◽  
Jing Guo ◽  
Huilin Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Filiform Needle ◽  
Fire Needle ◽  
Needle Acupuncture

Abstract Background Knee osteoarthritis is a common clinical chronic degenerative disease associated with high morbidity and long-term disability. Previous studies have confirmed the efficacy of acupuncture on knee osteoarthritis. Fire needle acupuncture is a combination of heat and acupuncture, which may be more effective than the commonly used filiform needle acupuncture. This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of fire needle acupuncture compared to filiform needle acupuncture in knee osteoarthritis patients. Methods and analysis This is a prospective randomized controlled superiority clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of fire needle acupuncture compared to filiform needle acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis. A total of 100 participants will be randomly assigned to two different groups. Participants will receive fire needle acupuncture treatment in the fire needle group, while participants in the filiform needle group will be treated with a filiform needle at the same acupuncture points as the fire needle group. All participants will receive 6 weeks of treatment (2 times per week). The primary outcome is the change of the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index, and the secondary outcomes include the change of the visual analog scale and 12-item Short Form Health Survey from baseline to endpoint. Ethics and dissemination Ethical approval of this study was granted by the Research Ethical Committee of Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Capital Medical University (2018SB-066). Written informed consent will be obtained from all participants. Outcomes of the trial will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications. Trial registration Chinese Clinical Trial Registry ChiCTR1800019579. Registered on November 18, 2018

scholarly journals Evaluation the efficacy and safety of fire needle compared to filiform needle on knee osteoarthritis: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuanjie Gao ◽  
Lu Liu ◽  
Bin Li ◽  
Jing Guo ◽  
Huilin Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Acupuncture Points ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Filiform Needle ◽  
Fire Needle ◽  
Needle Acupuncture

Abstract Background: Knee osteoarthritis is a common clinical chronic degenerative disease associated with high morbidity and long-term disability. Previous studies have confirmed the efficacy of acupuncture on knee osteoarthritis. Fire needle acupuncture is a combination of heat and acupuncture, which may be more effective than the commonly used filiform needle acupuncture. This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of fire needle acupuncture compared to filiform needle acupuncture in knee osteoarthritis patients.Methods and analysis: This is a prospective randomized controlled superiority clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of fire needle acupuncture compared to filiform needle acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis. A total of 100 participants will be randomly assigned to two different groups. Participants will receive fire-needle acupuncture treatment in the fire needle group, while participants in the filiform needle group will be treated with a filiform needle at the same acupuncture points as the fire needle group. All participants will receive a 6-weeks of treatment (2 times per week). The primary outcome is the change of the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index, and the secondary outcomes include the change of the Visual Analogue Scale, and 12-item Short Form Health Survey from baseline to endpoint. Ethics and dissemination: Ethical approval of this study was granted by the Research Ethical Committee of Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Capital Medical University (2018SB-066). Written informed consent will be obtained from all participants. Outcomes of the trial will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications.Trial registration: The trial is registered on Dec. 20, 2018, and the registration number is ChiCTR1800019579.

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