Long-term efficacy of electroacupuncture for chronic neck pain: a randomised controlled trial

Long-term efficacy of electroacupuncture for chronic neck pain: a randomised controlled trial

Electroacupuncture is a safe treatment for chronic neck pain. Nonetheless, one month after treatment, improvement of neck pain is similar to that in placebo-treated controls. This suggests that the efficacy may not be due to specific effect of the treatment procedure.

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Veröffentlicht in:Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi 2013-12, Vol.19 Suppl 9, p.36-39
Hauptverfasser: Zhang, S P, Chiu, T T W, Chiu, S N
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Chronic Disease
Double-Blind Method
Electroacupuncture
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Neck Pain - therapy
Time Factors
Treatment Outcome
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Zusammenfassung:Electroacupuncture is a safe treatment for chronic neck pain. Nonetheless, one month after treatment, improvement of neck pain is similar to that in placebo-treated controls. This suggests that the efficacy may not be due to specific effect of the treatment procedure.
ISSN:1024-2708