Publications by authors named "Chun-Xia Tan"
Article Synopsis
- * Acupuncture has emerged as a complementary treatment for neuropathic pain, showing promise in high-quality studies, although the mechanisms behind its effectiveness vary.
- * The review suggests that acupuncture may alleviate neuropathic pain by inhibiting neuronal activity and reducing inflammatory responses, while also enhancing the body’s natural pain control systems through various neurotransmitters and opioid peptides.
[Research progress of acupuncture for peripheral inflammatory response].
Zhongguo Zhen Jiu
September 2022
Acupuncture can regulate peripheral inflammatory response mainly through somatosensory-vagal/sympathetic nerve-splenic/adrenal/local reflex pathway. Besides, acupuncture may also play an anti-inflammatory role through gut microbiota and neuro-endocrine pathway. The effects of acupuncture have acupoint specificity and time window effect, and are influenced by voltage, current and frequency of electroacupuncture.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPotential Mechanisms and Clinical Effectiveness of Acupuncture in Depression.
Curr Neuropharmacol
April 2022
Article Synopsis
- - Major depressive disorder is a common mental health issue with limited treatment options, and acupuncture is gaining attention as a non-drug alternative that may help reduce depressive symptoms.
- - Research indicates that acupuncture may enhance brain neuroplasticity and reduce inflammation, which could contribute to its effectiveness in treating various forms of depression, especially milder cases.
- - While there is promising evidence from both animal studies and clinical trials supporting acupuncture’s benefits for depression, more large-scale studies are required to confirm these findings and assess their broader applicability.
The current clinical evidence and underlying mechanisms of acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) were summarized, so as to better optimize clinical treatment. The relevant articles of acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of IBS in recent years were retrieved and summarized. We found that the clinical efficacy of acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of IBS was relatively reliable.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFunctional dyspepsia (FD), a common disorder of gastrointestinal function, originated from the gastroduodenum. Although the therapeutic effect of acupuncture has been investigated by various high-quality randomized controlled trials, the potential mechanisms showed obvious heterogeneity. This review summarized the potential mechanisms of acupuncture on FD in order to guide for future laboratory and clinical studies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Influence of Psychological Status on Acupuncture for Postprandial Distress Syndrome: A Subgroup Analysis of a Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial.
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med
January 2022
Background: Postprandial distress syndrome (PDS) is accompanied by a high incidence of mood disorder. Acupuncture is an effective method in relieving dyspepsia symptoms; however, the impact of psychological status on acupuncture for PDS remains mysterious.
Methods: This secondary analysis of a multicenter, randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the influence of anxiety and depression on acupuncture for PDS.
Effect of Electroacupuncture on Gut Microbiota in Participants With Knee Osteoarthritis.
Front Cell Infect Microbiol
October 2021
A close relationship between knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and gut microbiota has recently been described. Herein, we aim to investigate the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) on gut microbiota in participants with KOA. We conducted a study of 60 participants with KOA and 30 matched healthy controls (HCs).
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