A controlled trial of the theory of acupuncture in musculoskeletal pain
Item
Title
A controlled trial of the theory of acupuncture in musculoskeletal pain
Author(s)
Journal Publication
Date
1978
volume
5(2)
pages
121-124
Research Type
RCT
Keywords
Abstract
We carried out a randomized trail compraing acupuncture done in theoretically correct [appropriate] and incorrect [inappropirate] locations for chronic musculoskeletal pains in various sites. Throughout the trial, neither the patient, nor the assessor, nor the acupuncturist, knew if the site of the acupuncture was appropriate to the patient's symptoms according to acupuncture theory. Although 60% had reduced pain after three treatments, there was no significant difference between the treatments. Our findings, while not disproving the value of acupuncture, do not support the theory that certain specific points must be needled to relieve specific areas of pain
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has health condition studied
Pain
plan
N/A
has study population number
193
has duration
N/A