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Litscher, G; Bauernfeind, G; Mueller-Putz, G; Neuper, C.
Laser-induced evoked potentials in the brain after nonperceptible optical stimulation at the neiguan acupoint: a preliminary report.
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2012; 2012(6):292475-292475
Doi: 10.1155/2012/292475
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- We report on small but reproducible human cerebral evoked potentials after bilateral nonperceptible laser needle (658 nm, 40 mW, 500 μm, 1 Hz) irradiation of the Neiguan acupoint (PC6). The results which are unique in scientific literature were obtained in a 26-year-old female healthy volunteer within a joint study between the Medical University of Graz, the Karl-Franzens University of Graz, and the Graz University of Technology. The findings of the 32-channel evoked potential analysis indicate that exposure to laser needle stimulation with a frequency of 1 Hz can modulate the ascending reticular activating system. Further studies are absolutely necessary to confirm or refute the preliminary findings.