Database: Study 20 of 41 studies               Database The inner ear – deafness and hyperacusis - EA First author and date Yarnell S 1976 Version consulted C Condition neurosensory deafness Study type CT N / Groupings 38 Type of acupuncture EA Points used SI-19, SJ-21, GB-2, LI-4 Parameters used 8-10 Hz, 0.5 msec Stimulation duration no details Number of sessions 10-20 treatments Follow up none Endpoint measure audiogram Outcome no effect on sensorineural deafness Additional notes - Analysis / problems - References Yarnell SK, Waylonis GW, Rink TL Acupuncture effect on neurosensory deafness. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 1976 April; 57(4): 166-8 Secondary references [additional notes from: Filshie J, White A 1998, in Medical Acupuncture; see too chapter by White A in this book] Data entry code DM