Evaluating validity of various acupuncture device types: a random sequence clinical trial
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Evaluating validity of various acupuncture device types: a random sequence clinical trial
BACKGROUND Although various placebo acupuncture devices have been developed and used in acupuncture research, there is controversy concerning whether these devices really serve as appropriate placebos for control groups. METHODS/DESIGN The proposed study is a single-center prospective random sequence participant- and assessor-blinded trial with two parallel arms. A total of 76 participants wi...
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عنوان ژورنال: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
سال: 2015
ISSN: 1472-6882
DOI: 10.1186/s12906-016-1026-z