Comment; Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Editorial Material
Author(s):
Vickers, Andrew J; Linde, Klaus
Abstract:
Is acupuncture associated with reduced pain outcomes for patients with chronic pain compared with sham-acupuncture (placebo) or no-acupuncture control?Acupuncture is associated with improved pain outcomes compared with sham-acupuncture and no-acupuncture control, with response rates of approximately 30% for no acupuncture, 42.5% for sham acupuncture, and 50% for acupuncture.