Efficacy of acupuncture for chronic low back pain: protocol for a randomized controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chronic back pain is a major public health problem and the primary reason patients seek acupuncture treatment. Therefore, an objective assessment of acupuncture efficacy is critical for making informed decisions about its appropriate...

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Main Authors: Barlow William E, Hogeboom Charissa J, Erro Janet H, Sherman Karen J, Cherkin Daniel C, Deyo Richard A, Avins Andrew L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-02-01
Series:Trials
Online Access:http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/9/1/10