Clinical efficacy evaluation of a traditional Miao technique of crossbow needle therapy in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: a multi-center randomized controlled trial

Clinical efficacy evaluation of a traditional Miao technique of crossbow needle therapy in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: a multi-center randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) seriously reduces quality of life and is a major threat to the health of the middle-aged and elderly. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of Miao crossbow needle therapy vs. acupuncture for KOA therapy. Methods This multicenter, randomized controlled...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Jing Fu, Hong-Cai Shang, Li-Ying Wang, Chen Zhao, Xiao-Fang Yang, Wei-Wei Guo, Chun-Xia Lu, Jin Cui, Yan-Ping Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
KOA
Crossbow needle therapy
Acupuncture
Randomized controlled trial
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-020-04508-7

Internet

http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-020-04508-7

Similar Items