Pressing Needle Therapy for COVID-19 Recovery
Author Information
Author(s): Liang Ruilong, Tang Lin, Li Lutong, Zhao Na, Yu Xintong, Li Jinjin, Wang Qianqian, Cun Haifeng, Gao Xiaolin, Yang Wenjia
Primary Institution: Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hypothesis
Does pressing needle therapy improve depression, anxiety, and sleep in patients recovering from COVID-19?
Conclusion
Pressing needle therapy significantly improves the mental health and sleep quality of patients recovering from COVID-19.
Supporting Evidence
- Pressing needle therapy led to significant decreases in PHQ-9, GAD-7, and ISI scores after treatment.
- Improvements were maintained at a 1-month follow-up.
- The control group showed no significant changes in scores.
- Pressing needle therapy is easy to administer and well-accepted by patients.
- Adverse events were minimal and not significantly different between groups.
Takeaway
This study shows that a special type of acupuncture called pressing needle therapy can help people feel less sad, anxious, and sleep better after getting better from COVID-19.
Methodology
A randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled trial with 136 patients divided into treatment and control groups, using PHQ-9, GAD-7, and ISI scales to assess outcomes.
Potential Biases
Potential psychosocial factors may influence the results.
Limitations
The sample size is relatively small and primarily relies on subjective scales without objective measures.
Participant Demographics
Participants aged 18-80, with no significant prior health issues, and experiencing depression, anxiety, or insomnia.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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