Acupuncture for symptom management of rheumatoid arthritis: a pilot study

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作者：
Hyangsook Lee
Ji-Young Lee
Yun-ju Kim
Sehyun Kim
Changshik Yin
Jae-Ho Khil
Kirok Kwon
Sun-Mi Choi
Hyejung Lee
Hi-Joon Park
机构：
[1] Sangji University,College of Korean Medicine
[2] Kyung Hee University,Acupuncture and Meridian Science Research Centre
[3] Kyung Hee University,Department of Meridian and Acupuncture, College of Korean Medicine
[4] Ministry of Health and Welfare,Department of International Cooperation
[5] Kyung Hee University,Graduate School of East–West Medical Science
[6] Kyung Hee University,College of Physical Education
[7] Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine,Department of Medical Research
来源：
Clinical Rheumatology | 2008年 / 27卷
关键词：
ACR 20; Acupuncture; Disease activity; Rheumatoid arthritis;
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We investigated the feasibility of a future acupuncture trial in the symptom management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Twenty-five patients meeting the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria were recruited and given 14 sessions of individualised acupuncture treatment for 6 weeks. Improvement in symptoms was assessed using ACR 20, 50 and 70; disease activity score (DAS28); tender joint count; swollen joint count; morning stiffness and health-related quality of life using the Korean Health Assessment Questionnaire and the SF-36 at baseline and after 6 weeks. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) was also assessed. At 6 weeks, 44%, 20%, and 12% of patients achieved ACR 20, 50 and 70 responses, respectively. Acupuncture also produced statistically significant improvements in DAS28, pain and global activity, swollen joint count, health-related quality of life (SF-36) and ESR. No major acupuncture-related adverse events were reported. Acupuncture treatment as used in this pilot study was safe and well-tolerated. The use of acupuncture for symptom management in RA warrants further investigation.
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