Effectiveness of electro-press needle for menopause-associated hot flashes: Protocol of a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hot flashes (HF) are a prevalent symptom associated with menopause affecting up to 85% of women aged 40 to 65 years. Previous studies indicated that acupuncture might relieve the symptom of HF significantly; however, its effectiveness has not been clarified quantitatively. Electro-press needles (EPN) is a novel acupuncture that combines a shallow tiny needle with an electrical transdermal stimulator. Either the needle or the electrical stimulator could function in the treatment. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of EPN in comparison with no intervention in relieving HF of perimenopausal and postmenopausal women.

Methods/design

This study will be a 2-arm randomized waitlist controlled trial. According to the ratio of 1:1 and block randomization, a total

SUBMITTER: Yu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8830863 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature