Database: Study 22 of 41 studies               Database The inner ear – deafness and hyperacusis - EA First author and date Zhang YD 1986 Version consulted C Condition deaf-mutism Study type case series N / Groupings 100 Type of acupuncture EA Points used SJ-17, GB-2 Parameters used 100/min (1.7 Hz); intensity to patient tolerance Stimulation duration 25 mins Number of sessions 1/day Follow up no details Endpoint measure cured, marked effect, improvement, no effect Outcome 25 cured, 27 marked effect, 42 improved, 6 showed no effect; total effective rate 94% Additional notes - Analysis / problems - References Zhang YD, Zhang HZ, Tong WJ [Observation on the therapeutic effect of acupuncture in 100 cases of deafness and dumbness]. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Zhongguo Zhenjiu). 1986 Dec; (6): 22 Secondary references [synopsis in: Ji XP 1996 Modern Practical Prescriptions of Acupuncture and Moxibustion. Science Press, Beijing, 226] Data entry code JHa779/JoC 510