Methodological challenges in design and conduct of randomised controlled trials in acupuncture
Yutong Fei, Huijuan Cao, Ruyu Xia, Qianyun Chai, Changhao Liang, Yuting Feng, Yiran Du, Mingkun Yu, Gordon Guyatt, Lehana Thabane, Lixing Lao, Jianping Liu, Yuqing Zhang
Abstract
Yu-Tong Fei and colleagues examine the problems with designing and implementing trials of acupuncture
Topics & Concepts
AcupunctureAlternative medicineResearch designComputer scienceRandomized controlled trialPhysical therapyMedicineData scienceSurgeryPathologySocial scienceSociologyAcupuncture Treatment Research StudiesPain Management and Placebo EffectComplementary and Alternative Medicine Studies