A5057363798- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies
- Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
- Pain Management and Placebo Effect
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Statistical Methods in Clinical Trials
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Optimal Experimental Design Methods
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Pain Management and Treatment
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
2022-2025
Abstract Objective Efficacious modalities are limited in chronic low back pain (cLBP). We determined the efficacy of auricular point acupressure (APA) older adults with cLBP. Methods Participants, ≥ 60 years cLBP, were randomized (1:1:1) to APA ear points targeted cLBP (T-APA, n = 92), non-targeted (NT-APA, 91), or waitlist education control (n 89), and followed up 6 months (6M). Participants groups received 4 weekly sessions; group educational sessions. Primary outcomes function. Results...
BACKGROUND: Sarcopenia, generally described as "aging-related loss of skeletal muscle mass and function", can occur secondary to a systemic disease.AIM: This project aimed study the prevalence sarcopenia in chronic ambulatory stroke survivors its associated risk factors using two most recent diagnostic criteria.DESIGN: A cross-sectional observational study.SETTING: scientific laboratory.POPULATION: Chronic stroke.METHODS: Twenty-eight (12 females; mean age=57.8±11.8 years; time after...
Objective: The goal of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy an auricular point acupressure smartphone app (mAPA) self-manage chronic musculoskeletal pain. Methods: A prospective, longitudinal, randomized, controlled pilot trial was conducted using a three-group design (self-guided mAPA (n = 14); in-person 12); control 11)). primary outcomes included physical function pain intensity. Results: After 4-week APA intervention, participants in group had improved 32% immediately...
BackgroundTo identify candidate inflammatory biomarkers for the underlying mechanism of auricular point acupressure (APA) on pain relief and examine correlations among intensity, interference, biomarkers.DesignThis is a secondary data analysis.MethodsData collected via blood samples patient self-reported intensity interference from three pilot studies (chronic low back pain, n = 61; arthralgia related to aromatase inhibitors, 20; chemotherapy-induced neuropathy, 15) were integrated analyzed....
The limitations of individual level interventions in changing behaviors to improve global maternal, newborn and child health have generated more interest the patterns social influence decision making embedded families, friends communities. purpose this study is expand understanding village dynamics India how first degree advice networks cognitive perceptions 185 recently delivered women (RDW) areas with without women's Self-Help Groups (SHGs) affect immediate breastfeeding. Data was...
Objective This study aimed to explore correlations between spasticity and motor impairments in the upper lower limbs ambulatory chronic stroke survivors. Design We performed clinical assessments 28 survivors with spastic hemiplegia (female: 12; male: 16; mean ages = 57.8 ± 11.8 yrs; 76 45 mos after stroke). Results In limb, index Fugl-Meyer Motor Assessment showed a significant correlation. Spasticity for limb negative correlation handgrip strength of affected side ( r −0.4, P 0.035) while...
Evaluate a digital health intervention using Auricular Point Acupressure (APA) for chronic musculoskeletal pain in terms of participant retention, adherence, acceptability, and satisfaction. Chronic is global concern there are persistent challenges management. Despite the value interventions, these interventions need to be fully evaluated feasibility.
Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) affects around 1.7 billion people globally, causing significant physical, psychological, and economic burdens. Current treatments often involve medications with risks, creating an urgent need for accessible alternatives. Interventionist-administered Auricular Point Acupressure (APA) has shown effectiveness in reducing pain. To explore whether this low-risk, non-invasive, non-pharmacologic, non-opioid relief method can be expanded digitally, study developed...
ABSTRACT To assess the preliminary therapeutic impact of a novel treatment, futility monitoring is commonly employed in Phase II clinical trials to facilitate informed decisions regarding early termination trials. Given rapid evolution cancer treatment development, particularly with new agents like immunotherapeutic agents, focus has often shifted from objective response time‐to‐event endpoints. In involving multiple endpoints, existing designs typically select one as primary endpoint or...
Purpose: The study aimed to (1) examine the feasibility of providing a training course on auricular point acupressure (APA) for clinical oncology nurses integrate APA into real-world nursing care settings, and (2) effectiveness cancer-related pain (CRP) under usual inpatient ward conditions. Methods: This was 2-phase study. Phase 1, an in-person, 8 hour program provided nurses. 2, prospective conducted evaluate integration activities manage CRP. Oncology patients were included if their rated...