Database: Study 4 of 41 studies                Database The inner ear – deafness and hyperacusis - MA First author and date Liu Q 1982 Version consulted C Condition deaf-mutism Study type review N / Groupings 1001 Type of acupuncture MA or EA Points used Du-15 Parameters used no details Stimulation duration no details Number of sessions no details Follow up no details Endpoint measure difference of >10 dB average hearing levels at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, 2000 Hz and 4000 Hz or in 500 Hz, 1000 Hz and 2000 Hz, whether an increase or a decrease, considered a significant change Outcome acupuncture may be of benefit in a few cases with reversible cochleo-neural lesion, but is without effect on others Additional notes [AJA 10 178] Analysis / problems - References Liu Q (Liu C), Deng YC, Li L, Lin GZ Evaluation of acupuncture treatment for sensorineural deafness and deafmutism based on 20 years’ experience. Chinese Medical Journal. 1982 Jan; 95(1): 21-4 Secondary references [abstract in: American Journal of Acupuncture. 10: 178] Data entry code DM/JH