Skip to main content

Advertisement

SpringerLink
Log in

Review on the development and application of electroacupuncture apparatus in the past 5 years in China

近5年中国电针仪研制及应用述评

  • Literature Study
  • Published:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

Objective

To review the problems existing in the development and application of current electroacupuncture (EA) apparatuses, and provide reference for the development of EA apparatuses.

Methods

Related literatures about EA apparatus were derived from China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Academic Journal Full-text Database (Wanfang) and Chongqing VIP Database (CQVIP) between 2013 and 2017. Literatures about the development of EA apparatuses and the application for experimental research and clinical treatment published in Chinese journals were retrieved, and the development and application of EA apparatuses were summarized.

Results

Among the 107 selected literatures, 48 types of EA apparatuses were used, of which only 11 models could be found in the registration list and within the validity period. There was no registration information for the EA apparatus newly developed in the past 5 years. The EA parameters used in experimental research and clinical treatment in Chinese medicine were different, and the combination of stimulation parameters was diverse.

Conclusion

At present, most of the new EA products are still in the experimental or research stage, and the transformation of results has not yet been achieved. Moreover, there is no unified standard for the use of EA apparatus and its stimulation parameters in experimental research and clinical treatment, which is not conducive to the standardization process of EA stimulation.

摘要

目的

评述目前电针仪研制及应用中存在的问题, 为电针仪发展提供参考。

方法

在中国知网(CNKI)、万方全文数据库(Wanfang)和重庆维普数据库(CQVIP)中检索2013年-2017年电针仪相关文献, 筛选出中国期刊上发表的电针仪研制及应用电针仪进行实验研究和临床治疗的文献, 归纳总结电针仪的研制及应用情况。

结果

在107篇入选文献中, 共使用了48种型号的电针仪, 其中只有11种型号能查到注册信息并在有效期之内, 近5年新研制的电针仪尚无注册信息。 中医实验研究和临床治疗中使用的电针仪刺激参数不一, 刺激参数组合多样。

结论

目前多数新型电针治疗产品仍停留在试验或研究阶段, 尚未实现成果转化, 并且实验研究和临床治疗中电针仪及其刺激参数的使用缺乏统一规范, 不利于电针刺激的标准化进程。

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  1. General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People’s Republic of China, Standardization Administration of the People’s Republic of China. Nomenclature and Location of Acupuncture Points (GB/T 12346-2006). Beijing: Standards Press of China, 2006: 7–41.

    Google Scholar 

  2. Yu SG, Guo Y. Experimental Acupuncture Science. Shanghai: Shanghai Scientific & Technical Publishers, 2009: 176.

    Google Scholar 

  3. Bi SZ. The Development and Curative Effect Evaluation on Modern Intelligent Electro-acupuncture Apparatus Based on ARM. Nanchang: Master Thesis of Nanchang University, 2014.

    Google Scholar 

  4. Xue JW, Gao YM. Electroacupuncture apparatus based on chaos algorithm. Yiliao Zhuangbei, 2016, 29(19): 29.

    Google Scholar 

  5. Li CY. Research and Implementation of A Novel Pulse Music Electric Acupuncture Apparatus. Dalian: Master Thesis of Dalian University of Technology, 2017.

    Google Scholar 

  6. Wang YJ, Ai XY, Liu TC, Xiao HZ, Zhang L, An Y, Xie KM, Feng YL. Design of electroacupuncture apparatus without needles. Keji Chuangxin Yu Yingyong, 2016, 5(14): 73.

    Google Scholar 

  7. Lü X. Application research of intelligent electric needle apparatus. Shuzi Jishu Yu Yingyong, 2017, (12): 109–111.

    Google Scholar 

  8. Wu ZX, Huang XQ, Lin F, Chen X. Research on electroacupuncture device of triangular pulse wave based on Labview. Fujian Shangye Gaodeng Zhuanke Xuexiao Xuebao, 2014, (4): 97–100.

    Google Scholar 

  9. Yang Y, Li JH, Liu SY, Qiao HF. Design and solutions for the current electroacupuncture stimulators mobile based on medicine perspective. Zhongguo Shuzi Yixue, 2015, 10(5): 25–26, 10.

    Google Scholar 

  10. Hu YE, Yang HY, Wang P. Research progress and consideration on curative effects of different electroacupuncture parameters. Shanghai Zhongyiyao Daxue Xuebao, 2007, 21(4): 73–75.

    Google Scholar 

  11. Zhu D, Bai JJ, Zhang XQ, Xu XZ. Research progress on quantification of electroacupuncture parameters. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu, 2015, 35(5): 525–528.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  12. Zhang H, Hu YP, Wu J, Zheng H. Effects of electroacupuncture on expression of trigeminal ganglion CB1 receptor, CGRP and serum concentrations of CGRP in rats with migraine. Zhonghua Zhongyiyao Zazhi, 2015, 30(9): 3297–3300.

    Google Scholar 

  13. Wu YN, Chen JX, Tao J, Lin RH, Zhang YZ, Zhuo PY, Chen LD. Effects of electroacupuncture at Baihui on learning and memory ability and Tau phosphorylation in APP/PS1 transgenic mice. Zhongguo Kangfu Yixue Zazhi, 2015, 30(5): 432–436.

    Google Scholar 

  14. Jiang QY, Wang ML, Li L, Li YL, Wang MY. Effects of electric acupuncture for childbirth analgesia rats and 5-HT mRNA and protein expression. Zhongguo Zhongyi Jichu Yixue Zazhi, 2016, 22(10): 1376–1379.

    Google Scholar 

  15. Tang X, Tang CL, Liu RJ. Effect of electroacupuncture on learning and memory and hippocampal acetylcholine transferase in ovariectomized rats. Zhongguo Laonianxue Zazhi, 2014, 34(7): 1856–1858.

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  16. Luo AX, You TH, Tong Z. Effect of electroacupuncture at transport and alarm points in treating spinal cord injury with neurogenic bladder. Guangdong Yixue, 2013, 34(24): 3805–3808.

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  17. Li CM, Shu S, Qian XL, Li SS, Jin LJ, Yuan Y, Song HM, Zhou S. Effect of electroacupuncture at Shuigou (GV 26) on expression of autophagy-related protein p62 after cerebral ischemia reperfusion injure in rats. Liaoning Zhongyi Zazhi, 2016, 43(11): 2439–2441.

    Google Scholar 

  18. Li T, Kong XL, Cong XY, Zhu YX, Jiang DX, Chen W. Effect of electroacupuncture on somatosensory evoked potentials in dog models of intervertebral disc prolapsed. Zhongguo Shiyan Dongwu Xuebao, 2017, 25(5): 519–523.

    Google Scholar 

  19. Li WP, Xu FY, Jian R, Wang JL. Effects of electroacupuncture on expressions of interleukin-1β and matrix metalloproteinase-1 in rabbit knee osteoarthritis model. Zhongguo Kangfu Yixue Zazhi, 2013, 28(2): 139–142.

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  20. Yan LP, Hou BQ, Wu XT, Wang LL, Ma C. Effect of electroacupuncture intervention on spinal AMPA-receptor expression in rats with neuropathic pain. Zhen Ci Yan Jiu, 2014, 39(5): 382–386.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  21. Lu YZ. Effects of electroacupuncture stimulation at acupoints on motor function and expression of nerve growth factor in acute spinal cord injury in rats. Zhongguo Laonianxue Zazhi, 2014, 34(16): 4620–4622.

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  22. Wang Z, Liang GJ, Zhang T, Wang Y, Ye WQ, Zhuo R, Xu Z, Dai XL, Yang Z. Protective effect of electroacupuncture on learning and memory impairment in mice with Alzheimer’s disease induced by aluminum trichloride. Zhongguo Laonianxue Zazhi, 2016, 36(24): 6075–6076.

    Google Scholar 

  23. Lü K, Li F, Gong B, Dai EZ, Wang Y, Zeng ZH. Effect of electroacupuncture of Neiguan (PC 6) and Zusanli (ST 36) on expression of cerebral cortical Slit 2/Robo 1 in the focal cerebral infarction rats. Zhen Ci Yan Jiu, 2013, 38(4): 265–270.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  24. Pan P, Yu TY, Wu JC, Gao YF, Lu MQ, Li XQ, Yu Y, Geng N, Xian ST. Investigation of electroacupuncture on NT-3 and TrkC expression in dorsal root ganglia in rats with sciatic nerve injury. Zhongguo Kangfu Yixue Zazhi, 2014, 29(12): 1109–1112.

    Google Scholar 

  25. Xiu CY, Dong YQ, Xu JS. Research on the relative specificity of heart function by electro-acupuncture on Quze (PC 3) of volunteers with acute hypoxia. Zhonghua Zhongyiyao Zazhi, 2014, 29(6): 2015–2017.

    Google Scholar 

  26. Sun J, Li XT, Yang CB, Shi F, Wang YC, Zhao JD, Sun XQ. Effects of electroacupuncture on cardiovascular regulatory function under 4 days head-down bed rest. Hangtian Yixue Yu Yixue Gongcheng, 2014, 27(2): 146–148.

    Google Scholar 

  27. Song FJ, Jiang SH, Zheng SL, Ye TS, Zhang H, Zhu WZ, Chen B, Yang YM, Zhou LS, Liu XX, Wang Q, Fang JH, Liu HF, Ye BH. Electroacupuncture for post-stroke urinary incontinence: a multi-center randomized controlled study. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu, 2013, 33(9): 769–773.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  28. Jiang J, Huang XK, Zeng ZH, Luo Y, Zhang CN, Fang L, Wang L. Influence of electroacupuncture intervention in serum RBP4 level in rats with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and its lipid regulation mechanism. Jilin Daxue Xuebao (Yixueban), 2014, 40(3): 602–606.

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  29. Hong YL, Tan Y, Yin YY, Zou YJ, Guo YH, Nie XW. Influence of electro-acupuncture on the occurrence of ovarian hyper-stimulation syndrome and outcome of in vitro fertilization and embryo transplantation. Zhonghua Zhongyiyao Zazhi, 2015, 30(6): 2110–2113.

    Google Scholar 

  30. Zhao J, Hong LJ. Clinical observation of electroacupuncture combined with pelvic floor muscle training in treatment of patients with urinary incontinence after cerebral infarction. Zhonghua Zhongyiyao Zazhi, 2016, 31(8): 3377–3380.

    Google Scholar 

  31. Li J, Wang LN, Xiao HL, Li X, Yang JJ. Effect of electroacupuncture intervention on levels of SOD, GSH, GSH-Px, MDA, and apoptosis of dopaminergic neurons in substantia nigra in rats with Parkinson’s disease. Zhen Ci Yan Jiu, 2014, 39(3): 185–191.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  32. Ren Y, Yang XG, Li XZ, Zhang Y, Wang Y, Fu Y. Effect of electroacupuncture on the expression of cytochrome P450 side chain cleavage and steroidogenic factor 1 in rats with partial androgen deficiency. Zhongguo Laonianxue Zazhi, 2015, 35(10): 2620–2623.

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  33. Wang JB, Qu Y, Zhang LD. Effect of electroacupuncture on renal protection in early stage of hypertension in Dahl salt-sensitive rats. Liaoning Zhongyi Zazhi, 2017, 44(11): 2414–2417, 2465.

    Google Scholar 

  34. Hu SG, Wang L, Ouyang G, Ji P, Yu P, Wang P, Ji JA. The effect of electroacupuncture on the cardiopulmonary function and the quality of life for patients with coronary heart disease. Zhongguo Kangfu Yixue Zazhi, 2016, 31(12): 1318–1323.

    Google Scholar 

  35. Xu XH, Zheng P, Lü TT, Chu YJ. Comparison of electroacupuncture pudendal nerve stimulation and traditional acupuncture on the treatment of acute stress urinary incontinence in elderly women. Zhongguo Laonianxue Zazhi, 2015, 35(24): 7164–7166.

    Google Scholar 

  36. Lian ZC, Jin R, Pan Z. The therapeutic health effect of Lanhui medical digital electro-acupuncture treatment apparatus. Linchuang Yixue Gongcheng, 2006, (1): 19–23.

    Google Scholar 

Download references

Acknowledgments

This work was supported by Tianjin City High School Science & Technology Fund Planning Project (天津市高等学校科技发展基金计划项目, No. ZD200707).

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China

    Yu-yun Wei  (魏玉云), Qiang Xi  (席强) & Yi Guo  (郭义)

Authors
  1. Yu-yun Wei  (魏玉云)
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Qiang Xi  (席强)
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. Yi Guo  (郭义)
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Yi Guo  (郭义).

Additional information

Conflict of Interest

There was no conflict of interest in this article.

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Check for updates. Verify currency and authenticity via CrossMark

Cite this article

Wei, Yy., Xi, Q. & Guo, Y. Review on the development and application of electroacupuncture apparatus in the past 5 years in China. J. Acupunct. Tuina. Sci. 17, 284–288 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11726-019-1120-0

Download citation

  • Received:

  • Accepted:

  • Published:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11726-019-1120-0

Keywords

关键词

中图分类号

文献标志码

Search

Navigation