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Variation in Placebo Response Between Different Sham Acupuncture Techniques for Neck Pain
July 2022
Variation in Placebo Response Between Different Sham Acupuncture Techniques for Neck Pain
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.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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