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[Analysis on Current State of Acupuncture Clinical Trials with Sham Acupuncture Design in Western Countries].

Authors :
He W
Tong YY
Zhao YK
Li YW
Zhang L
Liu ZH
Source :
Zhen ci yan jiu = Acupuncture research [Zhen Ci Yan Jiu] 2015 Oct; Vol. 40 (5), pp. 423-6.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The design of "sham acupuncture" is necessary in clinical trials of acupuncture for confirming its effectiveness in the treatment of different disorders. The authors of the present paper made a comprehensive analysis on "sham acupuncture"or "placebo acupuncture" in clinical trials of acupuncture therapy in western countries from 1) the definition and background of sham acupuncture, 2) current state of acupuncture clinical trials with sham acupuncture design in different countries, 3) current situations of acupuncture clinical trials with sham acupuncture design in Germany, and 4) current state of large sample, randomized controlled clinical trials of acupuncture therapy with sham acupuncture design in other western countries. The authors of the present paper also make an analysis on the developing trends of acupuncture clinical trials with sham acupuncture design and put forward some problems existing in current acupuncture researches.

Details

Language :
Chinese
ISSN :
1000-0607
Volume :
40
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Zhen ci yan jiu = Acupuncture research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
26669203