A controlled trial of acupuncture in tinnitus

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Title

A controlled trial of acupuncture in tinnitus

Author(s)

Date

1984

volume

98(11)

pages

1103-1109

Research Type

RCT

Keywords

Abstract

The relationship of tinnitus to pain is examined and a theoretical case made out for the possible use of acupuncture in the treatment of tinnitus. A double-blind cross-over controlled trial is described. The use of Visual Analogue Scales (V.A.S.) is discussed in this context. 35 per cent of patients described some benefit from the active treatment only, although we were unable to demonstrate this objectively. Statistical analysis of the group as a whole revealed no significant differences between placebo and active acupuncture treatment

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has health condition studied

Ear Diseases

plan

1/WK

has study population number

14

has duration

2 Weeks

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