Title |
Acupuncture for menopausal vasomotor symptoms: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
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Published in |
Trials, June 2014
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DOI | 10.1186/1745-6215-15-224 |
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Authors |
Marie Pirotta, Carolyn Ee, Helena Teede, Patty Chondros, Simon French, Stephen Myers, Charlie Xue |
Abstract |
Hot flushes and night sweats (vasomotor symptoms) are common menopausal symptoms, often causing distress, sleep deprivation and reduced quality of life. Although hormone replacement therapy is an effective treatment, there are concerns about serious adverse events. Non-hormonal pharmacological therapies are less effective and can also cause adverse effects. Complementary therapies, including acupuncture, are commonly used for menopausal vasomotor symptoms. While the evidence for the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating vasomotor symptoms is inconclusive, acupuncture has a low risk of adverse effects, and two small studies suggest it may be more effective than non-insertive sham acupuncture. Our objective is to assess the efficacy of needle acupuncture in improving hot flush severity and frequency in menopausal women. Our current study design is informed by methods tested in a pilot study. |
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