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KMID : 1129720170340030116
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Korean Journal of Acupuncture
2017 Volume.34 No. 3 p.116 ~ p.125
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Acupuncture for Prehypertension and Stage 1 Hypertension in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial
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Kim Jung-Eun
Choi Sun-Mi
Choi Jin-Bong
Kim Hyung-Jun
Kwon O-Jin
Kim Jae-Hong
Park Ji-Eun
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Abstract
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Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating prehypertension and stage 1 hypertension in postmenopausal women.
Methods: The study was a multi-center, four-arm, non-blinded, randomized clinical trial. Sixty participants were randomly assigned to experimental or control groups. The experimental groups received 10 acupuncture sessions over 4 weeks(Group A, n=20) or 20 sessions over 8 weeks(Group B, n=20) along with usual care. The acupoints were GB20, LI11, ST36, and SP6, bilaterally. The acupuncture groups were followed-up for an additional 12 weeks after acupuncture treatment. The control groups received usual care for 16 weeks(Group C, n=10) or 20 weeks(Group D, n=10). The outcomes were blood pressure, blood pressure control rates, lipid profile, and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein(hs-CRP).
Results: After 4 weeks, DBP in the acupuncture groups(A＋B) showed no significant decrease compared to the control group(C＋D). However, after 8 weeks of acupuncture treatment, group B showed a significant decrease in DBP after acupuncture treatment and follow-up period compared to control group. Although there was no difference between the acupuncture and control groups in SBP after acupuncture treatment, group B showed a significant decrease in SBP compared to control group after follow-up period. Lipid profiles and hs-CRP did not differ significantly between acupuncture and control groups.
Conclusions: Acupuncture treatment for 8 weeks showed the effect on prehypertension and mild hypertension. To verify the effect of acupuncture on blood pressure, rigorous trials including more participants are required.
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KEYWORD
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acupuncture, hypertension, postmenopause, prehypertension
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