Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) collaborative care for patients with axial spondyloarthritis (AcuSpA): protocol for a pragmatic randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) is a chronic disease which results in fatigue, pain, and reduced quality of life (QoL). Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), especially acupuncture, has shown promise in managing pain. Although a TCM collaborative model of care (TCMCMC) has been stu...

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Main Authors: Yu Heng Kwan, Warren Fong, Xiang Ling Ang, Chuen Seng Tan, Bee Choo Tai, Youyi Huang, Marcel Bilger, Jie Kie Phang, Hui Chin Tan, Jia Ven Lee, Limin Sun, Choy Tip Tan, Bao Qiang Dong, Hwee Ling Koh, Ying Ying Leung, Nai Lee Lui, Siaw Ing Yeo, Swee Cheng Ng, Kok Yong Fong, Julian Thumboo, Truls Østbye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:Trials
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-018-3117-2