Abstract
Methods Fifty fibromyalgia patients were randomized into two groups based on predetermined eligibility criteria. Experienced acupuncturists provided real or simulated acupuncture two to three times per week to complete ten sessions within four to six weeks. Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ), Multidimensional Pain Inventory (MPI), Composite Physical Function Scale (CPF) and 30-second chair stand were used to determine the improvements in pain, physical function, and lower body strength, respectively. Data were collected at baseline, at the end of the fifth treatment, at the end of the tenth treatment and at six-month follow up. The study was approved by the local IRB.
Highlights
The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of acupuncture and simulated acupuncture in patients with fibromyalgia
Fifty fibromyalgia patients were randomized into two groups based on predetermined eligibility criteria
Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ), Multidimensional Pain Inventory (MPI), Composite Physical Function Scale (CPF) and 30-second chair stand were used to determine the improvements in pain, physical function, and lower body strength, respectively
Summary
The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of acupuncture and simulated acupuncture in patients with fibromyalgia. S Vinjamury1*, J Jones2, L Hsiao1, M Moutappa2, J Weiss2 From International Research Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health 2012 Portland, Oregon, USA. Purpose The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of acupuncture and simulated acupuncture in patients with fibromyalgia.
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