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Lists of structured abstracts

4. Metabolism and Endocrine Diseases
5. Psychiatric/Behavioral Disorders
7. Eye Diseases
9. Cardiovascular Diseases
10. Respiratory Diseases (including Influenza and Rhinitis)
11. Gastrointestinal, Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Diseases
12. Skin Diseases
13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
16. Symptoms and Signs
17. Post-anesthesia and Postoperative Pain
18. Others

4. Metabolism and Endocrine Diseases

ICD-10 Research Question Kampo Formula References Study Design Source
E669auricular acupuncture
Mukaino Y. Acupuncture therapy for obesity using ear needle treatment - analysis of effectiveness and mechanism. Zen Nihon Shinkyu Gakkai Zasshi (Journal of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion) . 1981; 31 (1) : 67-74 (in Japanese with English abstract) .
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E669auricular acupuncture
Mukaino Y, Tsuneya Y, Hattori T. Auricular acupuncture for obesity - Concerning the significance of dermal points. Zen Nihon Shinkyu Gakkaishi (Journal of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion) 1983; 32 (3) : 226-32 (in Japanese with English abstract) .
RCTJ
E669auricular acupuncture
Mukaino Y, Arakawa K, Tsuneya Y. Comparison between cardia point and lung point on auricular acupuncture. Zen Nihon Shinkyu Gakkai Zasshi (Journal of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion) 1984; 33 (3) : 279-84 (in Japanese with English abstract) .
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E669auricular acupuncture
Mukaino Y, Arakawa K. Change of taste by ear acupuncture in simple obese patients. Zen Nihon Shinkyu Gakkai Zasshi (Journal of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion) 1985; 34 (3,4) : 211-6 (in Japanese with English abstract) .
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5. Psychiatric/Behavioral Disorders

ICD-10 Research Question Intervention References Study Design Source
F03TEAS
Sawada T, Sawada C, Fukuda F, et al. Effect of TEAS (Transcutaneous Electrical Acupuncture Point Stimulation) on intellect and daily activity of the aged. Zen Nihon Shinkyu Gakkai Zasshi (Journal of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion) 2001; 51 (1) : 69-80 (in Japanese with English abstract) .
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F459needle + Garenical extract
Shichido T, Arichi S, Mori E, et al. The effect of acupuncture on unidentified syndrome - sequential medical trial. Zen Nihon Shinkyu Gakkaishi (Journal of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion) 1982; 32 (1) : 33-43 (in Japanese with English abstract) .
RCTJ

7. Eye Diseases

ICD-10 Research Question Intervention References Study Design Source
H269acupuncture
Fukuno A, Tsuru H, Kataoka K, et al. Acupuncture stimulation improves visual acuity without refractive change. Zen Nihon Shinkyu Gakkai Zasshi (Journal of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion) . 2008; 58 (2) : 195-202 (in Japanese with English abstract) .
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9. Cardiovascular Diseases

ICD-10 Research Question Intervention References Study Design Source
I10acupuncture
Kawase Y, Ishigami T, Hori S, et al. Effectiveness of the Zusanli (ST36) point for hypertension in acupuncture -Controlled clinical trials using the envelope method- Zen Nihon Shinkyu Gakkai Zasshi (Journal of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion) 2000; 50: 185-89 (in Japanese with English abstract) .
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I959TENS
Arai YCP, Kato N, Matsura M, et al. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation at the PC-5 and PC-6 acupoints reduced the severity of hypotension after spinal anaesthesia in patients undergoing Caesarean section British Journal of Anaesthesia 2008;100 (1) : 78-81.
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10. Respiratory Diseases (including Influenza and Rhinitis)

ICD-10 Research Question Intervention References Study Design Source
J00acupuncture
Isobe Y, Yu S, Inoue E. Common cold prevention and therapeutic effects of acupuncture in a randomized controlled trial*. Toyo Ryoho Gakko Kyokai Zasshi (The Journal of Oriental Medicine College Association) 2000; 24: 94-7 (in Japanese) .
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11. Gastrointestinal, Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Diseases

ICD-10 Research Question Intervention References Study Design Source
K910acupressure
Kawauchi Y, Hayashida M, Takeuchi C, et al. Efficacy of acupressure on prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting. Rinsho Masui (Journal of Clinical Anesthesia [Japan]) 2000; 24 (1) : 21-4 (in Japanese with English abstract) .
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K910intradermal acupuncture
Kotani N, Hashimoto H, Sato Y et al. Preoperative intradermal acupuncture reduces postoperative pain, nausea and vomiting, analgesic requirement, and sympathoadrenal responses Anesthesiology 2001; 95 (2) : 349-56.
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K590acupressure
Kawano K, Tamura S, Inoue K. Effects of acupressure point stimulation on difficulty in defecating*. Nihon Kango Gakkai Ronbunshu, Bosei Kango (Maternal Nursing) 2007: 74-6 (in Japanese) .
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12. Skin Diseases

ICD-10 Research Question Intervention References Study Design Source
L299intradermal acupuncture
Sakuraba H, Sawazaki K, Takeuchi H, et al. The effect of acupuncture in the improvement of hemodialysis patients' QOL: Practice of acupuncture treatment for itch. Jinzo (The Kidney) 2007; 30 (2) : 167-74 (in Japanese) .
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13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

ICD-10 Research Question Intervention References Study Design Source
M7919intradermal acupuncture
Shinohara S. Clinical effects of acupuncture (intradermal needles) based on the muscle meridians for the complaints on the joints and muscles during movements. Meiji Shinkyu Igaku (The Bulletin of Meiji University of Oriental Medicine) 2000; 26: 65-80 (in Japanese with English abstract) .
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M545acupuncture (electro-acupuncture)
Sakai T, Tsutani K, Tsukayama H, et al. Multi-center randomized controlled trial of acupuncture with electric stimulation and acupuncture-like transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for lumbago. Zen Nihon Shinkyu Gakkai Zasshi (Journal of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion) 2001; 51 (2) : 175-84 (in Japanese with English abstract) .
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M6281acupuncture
Nabeta T, Kawakita K. Relief of chronic neck and shoulder pain by manual acupuncture to tender points-a sham-controlled randomized trial Complementary Therapies in Medicine 2002; 10: 217-22.
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M545acupuncture (electro-acupuncture)
Tsukayama H, Yamashita H, Amagai H, et al. Randomised controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of electroacupuncture and TENS for low back pain: a preliminary study for a pragmatic trial Acupuncture in Medicine 2002; 20 (4) : 175-80.
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M6281press tack needle
Furuya E, Nayuki T, Yakame M, et al. Effect of press tack needle treatment on shoulder stiffness. Zen Nihon Shinkyu Gakkai Zasshi (Journal of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion) 2002; 52 (5) : 553-61 (in Japanese with English abstract) .
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M179intradermal acupuncture
Shinohara S, Katsumi Y. Clinical effects of peripheral acupuncture point stimulation based on the concept of the muscle meridians for complaints during movements. Zen Nihon Shinkyu Gakkai Zasshi (Journal of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion: JJSAM) 2003; 53 (1) : 4-7 (in Japanese with English abstract) .
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M179acupuncture
Ozawa N, Ogawa T, Nakagawa J, et al. The effects of acupuncture and moxibustion on interior genicular osteoarthritis. Shinkyu Osaka (Osaka Journal of Clinical Acupuncture & Moxibustion) 2002; 18 (4) : 393-6 (in Japanese) .
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M179acupuncture
Ochi H, Katsumi Y, Ikeuchi T, et al. A study of acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis - The importance of combined use with therapeutic exercise*. Meiji Shinkyu Igaku (The Bulletin of Meiji University of Oriental Medicine) 1995; 17: 7-14 (in Japanese) .
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M179acupuncture
Ochi H, Katsumi Y, Katayama K, et al. The effect of acupuncture with quadriceps exercise for the osteoarthritis of the knee joint - the importance of quadriceps exercise -. Toyo Igaku to Pain Clinic (Oriental Medicine and the Pain Clinic) 1993; 23 (3) : 136-42 (in Japanese with English abstract) .
RCTH
M545acupuncture (TrP)
Itoh K, Katsumi Y, Kitakoji H. Trigger point acupuncture treatment of chronic low back pain in elderly patients-a blinded RCT Acupuncture in Medicine 2004; 22 (4) : 170-7.
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M545acupuncture (TrP)
Itoh K. Effect of trigger point acupuncture treatment on chronic pain in the elderly - usefulness of acupuncture for treating chronic low back pain -*. Mansei Totsu (The Journal of the Japanese Society for the Study of Chronic Pain) 2004; 23 (1) : 83-8 (in Japanese with English abstract) .
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M545acupuncture
Katsumi Y, Itoi M, Kojima A, et al. Ah shi (tender) point acupuncture of chronic low back pain in aged patients*. Rehabiritesyon Igaku (The Japanese Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine) 2004; 41 (12) : 824-9 (in Japanese) .
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M7919acupuncture (TrP)
Ito K, Katsumi Y. Effect of acupuncture treatment on chronic low back pain with leg pain in aged patients - a controlled trial about short-term effects of trigger point acupuncture -. Zen Nihon Shinkyu Gakkai Zasshi (Journal of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion) 2005; 55 (4) : 530-37 (in Japanese with English abstract) .
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M543electrothermal acupuncture
Yun X, Suzuki S, Urata S, et al. Therapeutic effect of the treatment of sciatica due to cold-wetness evil using an electro-warming needle. Toho Igaku (Eastern Medicine) 2005; 21 (3) : 25-7 (in Japanese with English abstract) .
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M069acupuncture
Kasuya D, Sawada T, Isobe H, et al. Multi-center randomized controlled trial of acupuncture and moxibustion for rheumatoid arthritis. Nihon Onsen Kiko Butsuri Igakkai Zasshi (The Journal of the Japanese Society of Balneology, Climatology and Physical Medicine) 2005; 68 (4) : 193-202 (in English with Japanese abstract) .
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M545acupuncture (TrP)
Itoh K, Katsumi Y, Hirota S, et al. Effects of trigger point acupuncture on chronic low back pain in elderly patients-a sham-controlled randomised trial. Acupuncture in Medicine 2006; 24 (1) : 5-12.
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M545acupuncture (electro-acupuncture)
Kawase Y, Ishigami T, Nakamura H, et al. Acupuncture treatment for lower back pain - Multi-center randomized controlled trial using sham acupuncture as a control. Zen Nihon Shinkyu Gakkai Zasshi (Journal of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion) 2006; 56 (2) : 140-9 (in Japanese with English abstract) .
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M545SSP
Kawachi A, Kitade T, Kim M, et al. Combination of SSP therapy and far infrared irradiation for chronic low back pain. Toyo Igaku to Pain Clinic (Oriental Medicine and the Pain Clinic) 2006; 36 (1) : 35-42 (in Japanese with English abstract) .
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M545acupuncture (TrP)
Hirota S, Itoh K, Katsumi Y. A controlled clinical trial comparing trigger point acupuncture with tender point acupuncture treatments for chronic low back pain - a pilot study on 9 elderly patients -. Zen Nihon Shinkyu Gakkai Zasshi (Journal of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion: JJSAM) 2006; 56 (1) : 68-75 (in Japanese with English abstract) .
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M545acupuncture
Inoue M, Kitakoji H, Ishizaki N, et al.Relief of low back pain immediately after acupuncture treatment -a randomized, placebo controlled trial Acupuncture in Medicine 2006; 24 (3) : 103-8.
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M179acupuncture
Itoh K. Value of conservative therapy for chronic pain associated with locomotor disease - effects of TENS and acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis* -. Mansei Totsu (The Journal of the Japanese Society for the Study of Chronic Pain) 2005; 26: 143-8 (in Japanese with English abstract) .
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M5422acupuncture
Nakajima M, Inoue M, Itoi M, et al. A comparison of the effectiveness between acupuncture and local injection for neck pain: a randomized controlled trial. Zen Nihon Shinkyu Gakkai Zasshi (Journal of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion) 2007; 57 (4) : 491-500 (in Japanese with English abstract) .
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M545acupuncture (TrP)
Hirota S, Itoh K, Katsumi Y. Trigger point acupuncture treatment for chronic low back pain in elderly patients. Meiji Shinkyu Igaku (The Bulletin of Meiji University of Oriental Medicine) 2006; (38) : 19-26.
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M5422acupuncture (TrP)
Itoh K,Katsumi Y,Hirota S,et al.Randomised trial of trigger point acupuncture compared with other acupuncture for treatment of chronic neck pain.Complementary Therapies in Medicine 2007; 15: 172-9.
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M179acupuncture (TrP)
Itoh K,Hirota S,Katsumi Y,et al.Trigger point acupuncture for treatment of knee osteoarthritis - a preliminary RCT for a pragmatic trial Acupuncture in Medicine 2008; 26 (1) : 17-26.
RCTC
M545acupuncture
Inoue M, Nakajima M, Itoi M, et al. Comparison of the effectiveness of acupuncture treatment and local injection for low back pain A randomized controlled clinical trial - Nihon Onsen Kikou Butsuri Igakukai Zasshi (The Journal of the Japanese Society of Balneology, Climatology and Physical Medicine) 2008; 71 (4) : 211-20 (in Japanese with English abstract) .
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M545acupuncture
Itoh K, Itoh S, Katsumi Y, et al. A pilot study on using acupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation to treat non-specific low back pain Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice 2009; 15: 22-5.
RCTC
M545press tack needle
Miyazaki S, Hagihara A, Kanda R, et al. Applicability of press needles to a double-blind trial. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial Clinical Journal of Pain 2009; 25 (5) : 438-44.
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M545acupuncture (TrP)
Itoh S, Itoh K, Katsumi Y. Effect of trigger point acupuncture treatment in older patients with chronic low back pain: randomized controlled trial. Zen Nihon Shinkyu Gakkai Zasshi (Journal of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion) 2009; 59 (1) : 13-21 (in Japanese with English abstract) .
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M179acupuncture
Miyamoto T, Itoh K, Ochi H, et al. The efficacy of acupuncture treatment on pain and ability with osteoarthritis of the knee. - Examination of the curative effect by the depth of an acupuncture needle -. Zen Nihon Shinkyu Gakkai Zasshi (Journal of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion) 2009; 59 (4) : 384-94 (in Japanese with English abstract) .
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M179acupuncture
Yamamoto H, Umeda T, Kibi N, et al. Clinical effects of acupuncture for osteoarthritis of the knee 3 - a randomized, controlled trial. Kansai Iryo Daigaku Kiyo (The Bulletin of Kansai University of Health Sciences) 2009; 3: 36-40 (in Japanese with English abstract) .
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M543acupuncture
Kinoshita H, Kinoshita N. Clinical research in the use of paraneural acupuncture for sciatica. Nihon Shinkyu Chiryo Gakkaishi (The Journal of the Japan Acupuncture and Moxibustion Society) . 1981; 30 (1) : 4-13 (in Japanese with English abstract) .
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M6281acupuncture
Nabeta T, Furuta T, Kitakouji H, et al. Randomized controlled pilot study of acupuncture on neck stiffness. Zen Nihon Shinkyu Gakkai Zasshi (Journal of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion) 1997; 47 (3) : 173-81 (in Japanese with English abstract) .
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16. Symptoms and Signs

ICD-10 Research Question Intervention References Study Design Source
R688acupuncture
Sakaguchi S, Kanai S, Toda S. A randomized controlled trial of the effect of acupuncture and moxibustion on sensitivity to cold*. Kansai Iryou Daigaku Kiyou (The Bulletin of Kansai University of Health Sciences) 2007; 1: 82-5 (in Japanese) .
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R35indirect moxibustion
Tomita K, Kitakoji H, Honjo H, et al. Effect of moxibustion treatment for nocturia: a randomized controlled trial. Zen Nihon Shinkyu Gakkai Zasshi (Journal of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion: JJSAM) 2009; 59 (2) : 116-24 (in Japanese with English abstract) .
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R529acupuncture
Yamazaki T, Fukuda F, Ishizaki N, et al. The effect of acupuncture on chronic fatigue in healthy subjects. Nihon Mibyou Shisutemu Gakkai Zasshi (The Journal of Japan Mibyou System Association) 2009; 15 (2) : 186-96 (in Japanese with English abstract) .
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R391acupuncture
Minagawa M, Ishigami T, Hori S, et al. Controlled clinical trials using the envelope method for urinary dysfunction - the effectiveness of the zhongji (cv-3) . Zen Nihon Shinkyu Gakkai Zasshi (Journal of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion) 1999; 49 (3) : 383-91 (in Japanese with English abstract) .
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17. Post-anesthesia and Postoperative Pain

ICD-10 Research Question Intervention References Study Design Source
T888acupuncture (electro-acupuncture)
Ishimaru K, Sakita M. Effects of acupuncture analgesia on postoperative pain. Toyo Igaku to Pain Clinic (Oriental Medicine and the Pain Clinic) 2002; 32 (1-4) : 10-18 (in Japanese with English abstract) .
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18. Others

ICD-10 Research Question Intervention References Study Design Source
Zindirect moxibustion
Kuge H, Hatano Y, Mori H. Influence of fireless moxibustion on QOL (SF-36 ィ) in elderly people. Nihon Onsen Kiko Butsuri Igakkai Zasshi (The Journal of the Japanese Society of Balneology, Climatology and Physical Medicine) 2008; 71 (3) : 180-6 (in Japanese with English abstract) .
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Abbreviations of Source

C: Cochrane Library (CENTRAL)
I: Igaku Chuo Zasshi (Japana Centra Revuo Medicana, Ichushi)
J: JAC-RCT developed by Tsutani and Suda
M: Reference List prepared by the member of the JSAM
N: Database Offered by Nikkankyo (the Japan Kampo Medicines Manufacturers Association)
H: Hand search