Comparative effectiveness of acupuncture in sham-controlled trials for knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and network meta-analysis

Comparative effectiveness of acupuncture in sham-controlled trials for knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and network meta-analysis

ObjectivesAlthough many trials have assessed the effect of acupuncture on knee osteoarthritis (KOA), its efficacy remains controversial. Sham acupuncture techniques are regarded as representative control interventions in acupuncture trials and sometimes incorporate the use of sham devices (base unit...

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Main Authors: Boram Lee, Tae-Hun Kim, Stephen Birch, Terje Alraek, Hye Won Lee, Arya Nielsen, L. Susan Wieland, Myeong Soo Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Medicine
Subjects:
acupuncture
knee osteoarthritis
systematic review
network meta-analysis
comparative effectiveness
acupuncture therapy
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2022.1061878/full

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