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Open Access 01-12-2011 | Study protocol

Efficacy of electroacupuncture at Zhongliao point (BL33) for mild and moderate benign prostatic hyperplasia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Authors: Yang Wang, Zhishun Liu, Jinna Yu, Yulong Ding, Xuan Liu

Published in: Trials | Issue 1/2011

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Abstract

Background

Acu-point specificity is a key issue in acupuncture. To date there has not been any satisfactory trial which can ratify the specific effect of acupuncture. This trial will evaluate the specific effect of BL33 for mild and moderate benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) on the basis of its effectiveness. The non-specific effect will be excluded and the therapeutic effect will be evaluated.

Method

This is a double-blinded randomized controlled trial. 100 Patients will be randomly allocated into the treatment group (n = 50) and the control group (n = 50). The treatment group receives needling at BL33 and the control group receives needling at non-point. The needling depth, angle, direction, achievement of De Qi and parameters of electroacupuncture are exactly the same in both groups. The primary outcome measure is reduction of international prostate symptom score (IPSS) at the 6th week and the secondary outcome measures are reduction of bladder residual urine, increase in maximum urinary flow rate at the 6th week and reduction of IPSS at the 18th week.

Discussion

This trial will assess the specific therapeutic effect of electroacupuncture at BL33 for mild and moderate BPH.

Trial registration

Protocol Registration System of Clinical Trials.gov NCT01218243
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Metadata
Title
Efficacy of electroacupuncture at Zhongliao point (BL33) for mild and moderate benign prostatic hyperplasia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Authors
Yang Wang
Zhishun Liu
Jinna Yu
Yulong Ding
Xuan Liu
Publication date
01-12-2011
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Trials / Issue 1/2011
Electronic ISSN: 1745-6215
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-12-211

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