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A controlled trial of acupuncture in tinnitus

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

N. J. Marks ,
P. Emery  and
C. Onisiphorou
N. J. Marks*
Affiliation:
E.N.T. Department, Guy's Hospital, London SE1 9RT.
P. Emery
Affiliation:
Department of Medicine, Guy's Hospital, London SE1 9RT.
C. Onisiphorou
Affiliation:
Audiologist
*
ENT Department, Guy's Hospital, London SE1 9RT.
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Abstract

The relationship of tinnitus to pain is examined and a theoretical case made out for the possible use of acupuncture in the treatment of tinnitus. A double-blind cross-over controlled trial is described. The use of Visual Analogue Scales (V.A.S.) is discussed in this context. 35 per cent of patients described some benefit from the active treatment only, although we were unable to demonstrate this objectively. Statistical analysis of the group as a whole revealed no significant differences between placebo and active acupuncture treatment.

Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 98 , Issue 11 , November 1984 , pp. 1103 - 1109
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1984

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