Abstract
Efficacy and safety of thread embedding acupuncture for chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled pilot trial
Highlights
We investigated the efficacy and safety of thread-embedding acupuncture (TEA) for chronic low back pain (LBP) in a randomized controlled pilot trial with the aim of laying the foundation for a large-scale randomized controlled trial on this topic
The TEA group tended to exhibit a greater improvement compared with the acupuncture group, there were no significant differences between groups
The TEA group tended to exhibit a greater improvement in short-form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ) compared with the acupuncture group, repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) showed no significant differences between groups
Summary
We investigated the efficacy and safety of thread-embedding acupuncture (TEA) for chronic low back pain (LBP) in a randomized controlled pilot trial with the aim of laying the foundation for a large-scale randomized controlled trial on this topic. Low back pain (LBP) is a major health problem, with an estimated lifetime prevalence of up to 70–85% [1] and high treatment costs. Most patients with nonspecific acute LBP exhibit an unremarkable natural course. Nonspecific acute LBP generally presents for a brief duration. LBP is associated with substantial morbidity, with individuals reporting that most, if not all, aspects of their lives are significantly affected by chronic pain. Individuals with LBP are often dissatisfied with conventional forms of medical care, including medication, physical therapy, and exercise [5]. Several patients with chronic LBP are interested in complementary and alternative medicine
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