Long-term efficacy of electroacupuncture for chronic neck pain: a randomised controlled trial

Hong Kong Med J. 2013 Dec:19 Suppl 9:36-9.

Abstract

Electroacupuncture is a safe treatment for chronic neck pain. Nonetheless, one month after treatment, improvement of neck pain is similar to that in placebo-treated controls. This suggests that the efficacy may not be due to specific effect of the treatment procedure.

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Chronic Disease
  • Double-Blind Method
  • Electroacupuncture*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neck Pain / therapy*
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Outcome