Evidence Reports of Japanese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (EJAM)

Lists of structured abstracts

4. Metabolism and Endocrine Diseases

ICD-10	Research Question	Kampo Formula	References	Study Design	Source
E669	To evaluate the effects and the mechanism of ear needle treatment on obesity. peripheral hemoglobin dynamics	auricular 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) .	RCT	J
E669	To analyze whether electrodermal points in the ear are functional units. responses induced by intense exercise.	auricular 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) .	RCT	J
E669	To evaluate the effect of ear acupuncture on obese patients	auricular 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) .	RCT	I
E669	To evaluate the effect of ear acupuncture on taste	auricular 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) .	RCT	I

5. Psychiatric/Behavioral Disorders

ICD-10	Research Question	Intervention	References	Study Design	Source
F03	To evaluate the effect of transcutaneous electrical acupuncture point stimulation (TEAS) on decreased intellectual function and activities of daily living in the elderly.	TEAS	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) .	RCT-envelope	I
F459	To evaluate the objective effects of acupuncture and moxibustion on unidentified syndrome in a clinical trial using sequential testing.	needle + 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) .	RCT	J

7. Eye Diseases

ICD-10	Research Question	Intervention	References	Study Design	Source
H269	To evaluate the effects of acupuncture stimulation on the improvement of visual acuity in subjects without refractive change.	acupuncture	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) .	RCT-cross over	I

9. Cardiovascular Diseases

ICD-10	Research Question	Intervention	References	Study Design	Source
I10	To evaluate the depressor effect of acupuncture at the ST36 acupuncture point.	acupuncture	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) .	RCT-envelope	I
I959	To determine the efficacy of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) at the PC6 and PC5 acupoints for hypotension after spinal anaesthesia in Caesarean section patients.	TENS	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.	RCT-envelope	C

10. Respiratory Diseases (including Influenza and Rhinitis)

ICD-10	Research Question	Intervention	References	Study Design	Source
J00	To evaluate the preventative effects of acupuncture against common cold and its therapeutic effects after infection.	acupuncture	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) .	RCT	I

11. Gastrointestinal, Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Diseases

ICD-10	Research Question	Intervention	References	Study Design	Source
K910	To evaluate the efficacy of acupressure wrist bands for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting.	acupressure	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) .	RCT	I
K910	To evaluate the effects of intradermal acupuncture on pain, nausea and vomiting after abdominal surgery.	intradermal 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.	RCT-envelope	C
K590	To evaluate the effectiveness of acupressure point stimulation on defecation control in women recovering from childbirth.	acupressure	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) .	RCT	I

12. Skin Diseases

ICD-10	Research Question	Intervention	References	Study Design	Source
L299	To evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture for itching in hemodialysis patients.	intradermal 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) .	quashiRCT-cross over	I

13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

ICD-10	Research Question	Intervention	References	Study Design	Source
M7919	To evaluate the efficacy of intradermal acupuncture based on the muscle meridians	intradermal 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) .	RCT-envelope	I
M545	To evaluate the efficacy and safety of low-frequency electro-acupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for low back pain.	acupuncture (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) .	RCT-envelope	I
M6281	To assess the relief of neck and shoulder pain and stiffness provided by treatment with real acupuncture to tender points.	acupuncture	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.	RCT	C
M545	To compare the effectiveness of electro-acupuncture with that of TENS in patients with low back pain	acupuncture (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.	RCT-envelope	C
M6281	To evaluate the effect of press tack needle treatment on shoulder stiffness.	press 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) .	RCT-envelope	I
M179	To evaluate the clinical effect of remote acupuncture point treatment for symptoms of muscle meridian disease (defined as muscle stiffness, jerking, cramp, or pain during movement) .	intradermal 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) .	RCT	I
M179	To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis.	acupuncture	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) .	RCT-envelope	I
M179	To evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture combined with therapeutic exercise for knee osteoarthritis.	acupuncture	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) .	RCT	H
M179	To evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture combined with therapeutic exercise for knee osteoarthritis.	acupuncture	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) .	RCT	H
M545	To evaluate the effect of acupuncture on pain intensity and QOL in patients with chronic low back pain.	acupuncture (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.	RCT	C
M545	To compare the effect of acupuncture treatment at trigger points versus at acupuncture points in the back on chronic low back pain in the elderly.	acupuncture (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) .	RCT-envelope	I
M545	Effectiveness of ah-shi (tender) point acupuncture therapy for chronic low back pain in elderly patients.	acupuncture	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) .	RCT-envelope	I
M7919	To evaluate the efficacy of trigger point acupuncture for chronic low back pain with aged patients.	acupuncture (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) .	quashi-RCT	I
M543	To evaluate the efficacy of electrothermal acupuncture for treating sciatica due to "cold-wetness evil."	electrothermal 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) .	RCT	I
M069	To examine the effectiveness of acupuncture and moxibustion for rheumatoid arthritis.	acupuncture	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) .	RCT	I
M545	To compare the effects of trigger point acupuncture versus sham acupuncture on pain and QOL in patients with chronic low back pain.	acupuncture (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.	RCT-envelope	C
M545	To compare the efficacy of taikyoku therapy and low-frequency electro-acupuncture for low back pain.	acupuncture (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) .	RCT	I
M545	To evaluate the efficacy of Silver Spike Point (SSP) therapy combined with far infrared irradiation for chronic low back pain.	SSP	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) .	RCT-envelope	I
M545	To compare the therapeutic effects of trigger point acupuncture with those of tender point acupuncture on chronic low back pain.	acupuncture (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) .	quashi-RCT	I
M545	To evaluate the immediate effect of tender point acupuncture on low back pain.	acupuncture	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.	RCT	C
M179	To evaluate the effects of TENS and acupuncture on pain in elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis.	acupuncture	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) .	RCT	I
M5422	To compare the effectiveness of acupuncture and local injection for neck pain.	acupuncture	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) .	RCT	I
M545	To compare the effects of acupuncture at a trigger point and a tender point in elderly patients with chronic low back pain.	acupuncture (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.	RCT-cross over	I
M5422	To evaluate the effectiveness of trigger point acupuncture for chronic neck pain.	acupuncture (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.	RCT	C
M179	To compare the effectiveness of trigger point and standard point acupuncture for treating knee osteoarthritis	acupuncture (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.	RCT	C
M545	To compare the clinical effects of local injection and local acupuncture treatment for low back pain.	acupuncture	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) .	RCT	I
M545	To analyze the synergistic effects of acupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on chronic low back pain (LBP) .	acupuncture	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.	RCT	C
M545	To evaluate the efficacy of press tack needle for low back pain.	press 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.	DB-RCT	C
M545	To evaluate the efficacy of trigger point acupuncture treatment for chronic low back pain in elderly people.	acupuncture (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) .	RCT	I
M179	To evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture to different depths on motor function and pain in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee.	acupuncture	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) .	RCT	I
M179	To evaluate the clinical effects of acupuncture treatment for knee osteoarthritis (OA) .	acupuncture	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) .	RCT	I
M543	To compare the effectiveness of paraneural and with that of non-paraneural acupuncture for sciatica.	acupuncture	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) .	RCT-cross over	J
M6281	To investigate the problems associated with conducting clinical trials of acupuncture.	acupuncture	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) .	RCT-envelope	I

16. Symptoms and Signs

ICD-10	Research Question	Intervention	References	Study Design	Source
R688	To evaluate the effect of acupuncture and moxibustion on sensitivity to cold.	acupuncture	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) .	RCT	I
R35	To evaluate the effectiveness of moxibustion treatment for nocturia.	indirect 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) .	RCT	I
R529	To evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture for chronic fatigue	acupuncture	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) .	RCT	I
R391	To evaluate the effects on urinary dysfunction by acupuncture	acupuncture	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) .	RCT-envelope	I

17. Post-anesthesia and Postoperative Pain

ICD-10	Research Question	Intervention	References	Study Design	Source
T888	To evaluate the effects of acupuncture analgesia on postoperative pain.	acupuncture (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) .	RCT-envelope	I

18. Others

ICD-10	Research Question	Intervention	References	Study Design	Source
Z	To evaluate the effectiveness of fireless moxibustion at home to maintain QOL for elderly people	indirect 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) .	RCT-envelope	I

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