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Variation in Placebo Response Between Different Sham Acupuncture Techniques for Neck Pain

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July 2022

Variation in Placebo Response Between Different Sham Acupuncture Techniques for Neck Pain

Vol: 269| Issue: 1| Number:6| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Placebo response varies between different types of sham acupuncture: A randomized double-blind trial in neck pain patients

Eur J Pain . 2022 May;26(5):1006-1020.

Contributing Authors:
D Zeng X Yan H Deng J Li J Xiao J Yuan J Huang N Xu W Fu J Liu

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Synopsis

One hundred and seventy-five patients with neck pain were randomized to receive either electroacupuncture (n=35) or one of 4 types of sham acupuncture: shallow puncture (n=35), non-acupoint deep puncture (n=35), non-acupoint shallow puncture (n=35), or non-penetration acupuncture (n=35). The primary outcome was the Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire (NPQ). The results of this trial showed sign...

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