Database: Study 11 of 41 studies               Database The inner ear – deafness and hyperacusis - EA First author and date Liu YL 1988 Version consulted C Condition spontaneous deafness Study type case series N / Groupings 37 Type of acupuncture EA Points used BL-23, SJ-5, SJ-17, GB-2 Parameters used no details Stimulation duration 20-40 mins Number of sessions 6 sessions/wk, 12 sessions/course Follow up 3 mths - over 1 yr Endpoint measure cured: gradual restoration of audition and diminishing of tinnitus, total frequency auditory threshold curve gradually elevated to normal range, or similar to that on healthy side; markedly effective: restoration of threshold curve above 30 dB or within practical auditory range, symptoms obviously improved; improved: threshold curve restored to 15-30 dB, symptoms improved; no effect: restoration of most frequencies of threshold curve less than 15 dB before treatment, notwithstanding whether subjective symptoms improved or not Outcome cured: 26 (57.78%); markedly effective: 8 (17.78%); improved: 8 (17.78%); ineffective: 3 (6.67%) Additional notes - Analysis / problems - References Liu YL Therapeutic effect of 37 spontaneous deafness treated with acupuncture. Chinese Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion.1988; 1(3-4): 19-20 Secondary references - Data entry code JHc018