Table 1 Details of acupuncture interventions
Intervention | Acupuncture treatment |
|---|---|
Points | Baihui (GV-20), Shenting (GV-24), Yintang (GV-29), Shenmen (HT-7, bilateral), Sanyinjiao (SP-6, bilateral) |
Depth description | GV-20, GV-24, and GV-29 being inserted 10 mm obliquely. HT-7 being penetrated 10 mm straightly, while SP-6 being perpendicularly punctured 15 mm |
Needle retention time | 30 min |
Needle type | 0.30 × 40 mm (Huatuo, Suzhou, China) |
Needle stimulation | By thrusting and twirling to achieve the sensation of “De qi” |
Frequency and duration of treatment sessions | Three times a week for 4 weeks |