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

Variation in Placebo Response Between Different Sham Acupuncture Techniques for Neck Pain
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.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
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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