Table 5B.
Description of Adverse Events at Least Possibly Related to Acupuncture Treatment
| Treatment group/participant # | Adverse event | Adverse event description |
|---|---|---|
| AA/1 | Slight bleeding | Outer ear at ASP needle site |
| AA/2 | Increased HA pain | HA pain increased from 4/10 to 5/10 during Rx with ASP needles |
| AA/3 | Increased HA pain | HA pain increased from 3/10 to 4/10 during Rx with ASP needles at Rx visit 2 |
| AA/3 | Increased HA pain | HA pain from 4/10 to 5/10 during Rx with ASP needles at Rx visit 4 |
| AA/3 | Migraine HA | Migraine HA after Rx visit 7 |
| TCA/1 | Pain at acupuncture needle insertion site | Pain at SP 3* at Rx visit 6 |
| TCA/1 | Pain at acupuncture needle insertion site | Finer needle used at SP 3 at Rx visit 8 |
| TCA/1 | Uncomfortable muscle contractions following needle placement | See narrative (Rx visit 9) |
| TCA/2 | Increased HA pain | HA pain increased from 4/10 to 5/10 during Rx |
*
Acupuncture point: Spleen meridian.
AA, Auricular acupuncture; TCA, traditional Chinese acupuncture; HA, headache; ASP, Aiguille Semi-Permanente; Rx; treatment.