Auricular Acupressure Research
Auricular point acupressure (APA) and auriculotherapy
The following auriculotherapy research and articles which have been collected over the years are provided as a resource to clients and fellow therapists. Please click on the titles to link to any of the articles or research below.
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Ear seeds: How this acupressure therapy may enhance your overall wellness | Everyday Health
How ear seeds helped ease my chronic anxiety | InStyle
What are ear seeds, and how do they work? | Healthline
What is ear seeding auriculotherapy? | Health USNews
Research
Alimi, D., & Chelly, J. (2017). New universal nomenclature in auriculotherapy. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.
Artioli, D., Tavares, A., & Bertolini, G. (2019). Auriculotherapy: neurophysiology, points to choose, indications and results on musculoskeletal pain conditions: a systematic review of reviews. Brazilian Journal of Pain.
Asher, G., Jonas, D., Coeytaux, R., et al. (2010). Auriculotherapy for pain management: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.
Asis, D., Yoshizumi, A., & Luz, F. (2012). Auricular Chromotherapy: A novel technique in the treatment of psychological trauma. Deutsche Zeitschrift für Akupunktur.
Azevedo, C., Moura, C., Correa, H., et al. (2021). Auriculotherapy in adults and elderly people with lower urinary tract symptoms: An integrative review. Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP.
Barghamadi, S., Alimoardi, Z., Oleson, T., et al. (2020). The effect of ear acupressure (auriculotherapy) on sexual function of lactating women: protocol of a randomized sham controlled trial. Trials.
Bozer, C. (2023). Auricular chromotherapy in the management of chronic pain: Case series. Revista Internacional de Acupuntura.
Ceccherelli, F., Lovato, A., Piana, E., et al. (2012). Somatic acupuncture versus ear acupuncture in migraine therapy: a randomized, controlled, blind study. Acupuncture & Electro-Therapeutics Research.
Chen, M., Tan, J., & Suen, L. (2017). Auricular therapy for lactation: A systematic review. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice.
Correa, H., Moura, C., Azevedo, C., et al. (2020). Effects of auriculotherapy on stress, anxiety and depression in adults and older adults: A systematic review. Journal of School of Nursing — University of Sao Paulo.
Di, Y., May, B., Zhang, A., et al. (2014). A meta-analysis of ear-acupuncture, ear-acupressure and auriculotherapy for cigarette smoking cessation. Drug and Alcohol Dependence.
Eidani, M., Montazeri, S., Mousavi, P., et al. (2022). The effect of auriculotherapy on improving sleep quality in postmenopausal women aged 45-60 years: A clinical trial study. Journal of Education and Health Promotion.
Fritz, D., Carney, R., Steinmeyer, B., et al. (2013). The efficacy of auriculotherapy for smoking cessation: A randomized placebo-controlled trial. Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine.
Hou, P., Hsu, H., Lin, Y., et al. (2015). The history, mechanism, and clinical application of auricular therapy in traditional Chinese medicine. Evidenced-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
Iunes, D., Chaves, E., Moura, C., et al. (2015). Role of auriculotherapy in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders with anxiety in university students. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
Jan, A., Aldridge, E., Rogers, I., et al. (2017). Does ear acupuncture have a role for pain relief in the emergency setting? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Medical Acupuncture.
Kamal, R., Kausar, K., Qavi, A., et al. (2017). Diagonal earlobe crease as a significant marker for coronary artery disease: A case-control study. Cureus.
King, C., Moore, L., & Spence, C. (2015). Exploring self-reported benefits of auricular acupuncture among veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder. Journal of Holistic Nursing.
Kurebayashi, L., & Silva, M. (2014). Efficacy of Chinese auriculotherapy for stress in nursing staff: A randomized clinical trial. Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem.
Kurebayashi, L., Turrini, R., de Souza, T., et al. (2017). Auriculotherapy to reduce anxiety and pain in nursing professionals: A randomized clinical trial. Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem.
Lan, Y., Wu, X., Tan, H., et al. (2015). Auricular acupuncture with seed or pellet attachments for primary insomnia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
Li, Y., Zhang, O., Liang, W., et al. (2015). Effect of auricular pressing treatment on myopia in children. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Mafetoni, R., & Shimo, A. (2016). Effects of auriculotherapy on labour pain: A randomized clinical trial. Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP.
Mahdavi, F., Asgarian, F., & Aghajani, M. (2024). The effect of ear acupressure on behavioral problems in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A randomized clinical trial. Medical Acupuncture.
Mendonça, C., dos Santos, L., Noll, M., et al. (2020). Effects of auriculotherapy on weight and body mass index reduction in patients with overweight or obesity: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice.
Mercante, B., Ginatempo, F., Manca, A., et al. (2018). Anatomo-physiologic basis for auricular stimulation. Medical Acupuncture.
Morais, B., Ongaro, J., Almeida, F., et al. (2020). Auriculotherapy and reducing chronic musculoskeletal pain: Integrative review. Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem.
Moss, D., & Crawford, P. (2015). Ear acupuncture for acute sore throat: A randomized controlled trial. American Board of Family Medicine.
Murakami, M., Fox, L., & Dijkers, M. (2017). Ear acupuncture for immediate pain relief — A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Pain Medicine.
Negarandeh, R., Eghbali, M., Janani, L., et al. (2020). Auriculotherapy as a means of managing nausea and vomiting in pregnancy: A double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice.
Nogier, R. (2021). History of auriculotherapy: Additional information and new developments. Medical Acupuncture.
Rodrigues, J., Simoes, K., Moreira, O., et al. (2024). Auricle reflex system: A practical approach to diagnosis and treatment. Revista Internacional de Acupuntura.
Rodríguez-Mansilla, J., Lopez-Arza, M., Varela-Donoso, E., et al. (2015). The effects of ear acupressure, massage therapy and no therapy on symptoms of dementia: a randomized controlled trial. Clinical Rehabilitation.
Sant’Anna, M., Sant’Anna, L., Chao, L., et al. (2021). Auriculotherapy for chronic cervical pain. Medical Acupuncture.
Santoro, A., Nori, S., Lorusso, L., et al. (2015). Auricular acupressure can modulate pain threshold. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
Schukro, R., Heiserer, C., Michalek-Sauberer, A., et al. (2014). The effects of auricular electroacupuncture on obesity in female patients — A prospective randomized placebo-controlled pilot study. Complementary Therapies in Medicine.
Serritella, E., Impellizzeri, A., Liguori, A., et al. (2021). Auriculotherapy used to manage orthodontic pain: A randomized controlled pilot study. Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics.
Set, T., Cayir, Y., & Pirim, A. (2014). Effects of ear acupuncture therapy for obesity on the depression of obese women. Acupuncture in Medicine.
Stanton, G. (2018). Auriculotherapy in neurology as an evidence-based medicine: A brief overview. Medical Acupuncture.
Sun, D., Reziwan, K., Wang, J., et al. (2019). Auricular acupressure improves habit reversal treatment for nail biting. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.
Ushinohama, A., Cunha, B., Costa, L., et al. (2016). Effect of a single session of ear acupuncture on pain intensity and postural control in individuals with chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled trial. Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy.
Valiani, M., Azimi, M., Dehnavi, Z., et al. (2018). The effect of auriculotherapy on the severity and duration of labor pain. Journal of Education and Health Promotion.
Valiani, M., Khaki, I., Shahshahan, Z., et al. (2015). Effect of auriculotherapy on menstrual irregularities in single girls with polycystic ovarian syndrome and aged 18-35 years in Isfahan in 2012. Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research.
Wang, M., Xu, Y., Wu, Y., et al. (2023). Evaluating the efficacy of auricular acupuncture for chemotherapy-induced taste alterations: A pilot randomized controlled trial. European Journal of Oncology Nursing.
Yang, L., Duan, P., Du, S., et al. (2014). Efficacy of auriculotherapy for constipation in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.
Yao, J., Chen, L., Zhang, L., et al. (2019).
Effect of auriculotherapy and intervention types on weight control: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol. Medicine.
Yeh, C., Chien, L., Balaban, D., et al. (2013). A randomized clinical trial of auricular point acupressure for chronic low back pain: A feasibility study. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
Yeh, C., Chien, L., Huang, L., et al. (2014). Auricular point acupressure for chronic pain: A feasibility study of a 4-week treatment protocol. Holistic Nursing Practice.
Yeh, C., Morone, N., Chien, L., et al. (2014). Auricular point acupressure to manage chronic low back pain in older adults: A randomized controlled pilot study. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
Yoshizumi, A., Asis, D., & Luz, F. (2018). Auricular Chromotherapy in the Treatment of Psychologic Trauma, Phobias, and Panic Disorder. Medical Acupuncture.
Zhang, Y., Lu, T., Meng, Y., et al. (2021). Auricular vagal nerve stimulation improves constipation by enhancing colon motility via the central-vagal efferent pathway in opioid-induced constipated rats. Neuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface.
Zhu, L., Kim, Y., & Yang, Z. (2018). The application of auriculotherapy to the treatment of chronic spontaneous urticaria: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies.
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