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- Title
A randomized trial comparing acupuncture, simulated acupuncture, and usual care for chronic low back pain.
- Authors
Cherkin, Daniel C; Sherman, Karen J; Avins, Andrew L; Erro, Janet H; Ichikawa, Laura; Barlow, William E; Delaney, Kristin; Hawkes, Rene; Hamilton, Luisa; Pressman, Alice; Khalsa, Partap S; Deyo, Richard A
- Abstract
Acupuncture is a popular complementary and alternative treatment for chronic back pain. Recent European trials suggest similar short-term benefits from real and sham acupuncture needling. This trial addresses the importance of needle placement and skin penetration in eliciting acupuncture effects for patients with chronic low back pain.
- Publication
Archives of internal medicine, 2009, Vol 169, Issue 9, p858
- ISSN
1538-3679
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1001/archinternmed.2009.65