The inner ear – deafness and hyperacusis - Uncertain (MA or EA)
First author and date
Fairbanks DN 1974
Version consulted
C
Condition
deafness
Study type
case report
N / Groupings
64 (121 ears)
Type of acupuncture
no details
Points used
2 to 6 needles around pinna
Parameters used
no details
Stimulation duration
no details
Number of sessions
no details
Follow up
no details
Endpoint measure
changes of 10 decibels or less not considered significant
Outcome
improvement: 0; no significant changes: 119; deterioration: 2
Additional notes
-
Analysis / problems
-
References
Fairbanks DN, Wallenberg EA, Webb BM Acupuncture for deafness: a study of patients treated in Washington, DC. Medical Annals of the District of Columbia. 1974 July; 43(7): 367-71
