Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
Gewählte Publikation:
Altenaichinger, H.
Segment-Anatomie Ein Erklärungsmodell für das Versagen der Sham-Akupunktur in den ART und GERAC Studien
[ Diplomarbeit/Master Thesis ] Medizinische Universität Graz; 2009. pp. 65
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- Sandner-Kiesling Andreas
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- Abstract:
- Introduction: In order to establish the value of acupuncture in our heath care system and to satisfy the urgent demand for clinical trials with high scientific value two major model studies (GERAC, ART) were carried out in Germany between 2000 and 2006. The results of these studies showed that acupuncture is not only an equal alternative to conventional therapy, but also shows superior results concerning the treatment of lumbago and gonarthrosis. Furthermore, it is essential to mention that the sham-acupuncture, which was used as control group, was almost as successful as the classic verum-acupuncture. The sham-acupuncture was applied in form of a minimal-acupuncture with needling 2 cun outside of classical meridians and acupuncture points. Up to now, there exists no explanatory model for the surprising success of sham-acupuncture. Aim: The aim of this study was to find an explanatory model for the success of sham-acupuncture with the help of investigations based on segmental innervations of points needled. In addition, it was tested if the sham-acupuncture used in both model studies can really be regarded as sham. Methods: All points needled in the randomized controlled trials are evaluated by the theories of segmental innervations by Hansen and Schliack. Conclusion: The evaluation of both sham and verum points shows interesting results. In all studies in which sham-acupuncture demonstrated similar results as the classical verum-acupuncture, an almost a 100% of matching results of needled dermatomes exists. In contrast, in those studies, in which both groups showed different results, no matching results of relevant dermatomes for this special indication were observed.