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Effects of acupuncture combined with bone-setting therapy to treat tourette syndrome: a three-arm randomized controlled trial.

Year: 2025

Type: article

Study designs: Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Trial

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To explore the efficacy and safety of acupuncture combined with atlantoaxial joint bone-setting therapy for the treatment of Tourette syndrome. METHODS: We randomly divided 600 patients at a ratio of 1∶1∶1 into three groups: group A (acupuncture combined with atlantoaxial joint bone setting therapy group), group B (acupuncture group), and group C (tiapride group). After two months of treatment, the Yale global tic severity scale (YGTSS) score reduction, improvement in social function impairment, clinical efficacy, and long-term efficacy in the three groups were compared. RESULTS: = 58) of the group C patients. CONCLUSION: Compared with traditional drug therapy, acupuncture combined with atlantoaxial joint bone setting therapy has better clinical and long-term efficacy. This treatment strategy can improve the social function of children and prevent adverse reactions to drugs.

Source: PubMed

DOI: 10.19852/j.cnki.jtcm.2025.01.017

Authors: Lang Jiawang, Jin Lingqing, Luo Jianchang, Lang Boxu

Institutions: Taizhou Municipal Hospital, Taizhou University, Taizhou University

Language: English

Topic: Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: Strong