KHẢO SÁT ĐẶC ĐIỂM CÁC HÌNH THÁI ĐẮC KHÍ KHI NHĨ CHÂM HUYỆT GỐI TRÊN NGƯỜI TÌNH NGUYỆN KHỎE MẠNH

Abstract

Objectives: Investigating characteristics of deqi sensations while using auricular acupuncture (AA) at Knee point in healthy volunteers. Methods: An experimental crossover study with a control group was conducted on 80 healthy volunteers randomly assigned into two groups: Group A used  AA on Knee acupoint, and Group B used sham AA on Knee acupoint. After performing and stimulating the acupuncture every 5 minutes for 30 minutes, deqi sensations are recorded after the 30-minute acupuncture process. Results: When using AA at the Knee acupoint on both sides of the ears, aching, soreness, heaviness, fullness/distension and warmth are the most common deqi sensations after using AA, which accounted more than >50%. Conclusion: When using AA at the Knee acupoint on both ear, aching, soreness, heaviness, fullness/distension and warmth are the most common deqi sensations after using AA.