Effects of acupuncture on fatigue and oxidative stress in distance runners:A double-blind trial

[Objective]To investigate whether acupuncture is effective to prevent fatigue and oxidative stress in distance runners. [Methods]A total of 17 runners were recruited and randomized to receive acupuncture (Press Tack Needle) or placebo treatment. Subjects received treatment from licensed acupuncturis...

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Published inZen Nihon Shinkyu Gakkai zasshi (Journal of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion) Vol. 62; no. 1; pp. 55 - 62
Main Authors KONDO, Hiroshi, FUJIMOTO, Hideki, SAKURABA, Hinata, IZUMI, Shigeki, ICHIKAWA, Ayumi, IKEMUNE, Sachiko, HIRAYAMA, Aki, MIYAMOTO, Toshikazu, MORIYAMA, Tomomasa
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published The Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2012
Subjects
acupuncture
electron spin resonance
fatigue
marathon
oxidative stress
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Summary:[Objective]To investigate whether acupuncture is effective to prevent fatigue and oxidative stress in distance runners. [Methods]A total of 17 runners were recruited and randomized to receive acupuncture (Press Tack Needle) or placebo treatment. Subjects received treatment from licensed acupuncturists before a 10 km race. The primary outcome measures were oxidative stress, as determined by electron spin resonance (ESR), and fatigue, as assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Secondary outcome measures were GOT, LDH, and CPK. [Results]Fatigue was significantly increased in both groups after the race. There was no difference in both groups. Hydroxyl radical scavenging activity tended to increase in both groups after the race. [Conclusion]The study found no useful acupuncture aspects of oxidative stress and fatigue.
ISSN:0285-9955
1882-661X
DOI:10.3777/jjsam.62.55