Sham Acupuncture Is Not Just a Placebo

Kim, Tae Hun; Lee, Myeong Soo; Lee, Hyangsook

doi:10.51507/j.jams.2022.15.6.333

Cited by 11 publications

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“…Acupuncture of GV20 can effectively improve the anxiety and depression state of patients [39,40]. For the selection of non-acupoints in the sham acupuncture group, we combined the findings of previous clinical studies on acupuncture and found that these methods are controversial [41]. In the present trial, we will adopt the common method of non-acupoint shallow acupuncture by using the selected acupoints as a reference and at a certain distance from the side [9].…”

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Efficacy of acupuncture in the treatment of psychogenic erectile dysfunction: study protocol for a randomized control trial

2023

Journal of Men's Health

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Acupuncture is widely used in China for various conditions. Recently, due to the limitations of conventional treatment, many patients with psychogenic erectile dysfunction (ED) tend to choose acupuncture therapy, which is more commonly applied in countries such as China. The present clinical trial protocol aimed to initially verify the efficacy and safety of acupuncture in the treatment of psychogenic ED. Our study is a prospective, randomized control trial (RCT). The protocol for this RCT is based on the standard protocol items: recommendations for interventional trials (SPIRIT) 2013 statement. After the participants who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria sign an informed consent form, the investigator will schedule them for the trial. Patients will be randomly divided into two groups (acupuncture and sham acupuncture). Both groups will receive 18 sessions of interventions for 6 continuous weeks and will be followed up for 10 weeks. At five time points (0, 2, 4, 6 and 10 weeks), We will measure the primary and secondary outcomes. Emerging evidence support acupuncture therapy for improving male sexual function and its application in andrology. However, its efficacy on patients diagnosed with psychogenic ED has not been extensively studied. With our study, we anticipate to fill the knowledge gap in acupuncture as treatment for psychogenic ED.

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Efficacy of acupuncture in the treatment of psychogenic erectile dysfunction: study protocol for a randomized control trial

2023

Journal of Men's Health

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“…The lack of blind design and results that report according to consolidated standards are significant factors of quality and heterogeneity. Moreover, whether acupuncture is merely a placebo effect has been controversial for years (34)(35)(36). Therefore, in this study, we only included single-and doubleblind RCTs to provide high-quality evidence for the effectiveness of acupuncture and summarize the characteristics of sham/placebo Acupuncture dosage, a vital factor for heterogeneity, needs to be given more importance in meta-analyzes.…”

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Effectiveness of acupuncture treatment for stroke and stroke complications: a protocol for meta-analysis and systematic review based on randomized, single-blind, controlled trials

Wang,

Liu,

et al. 2023

Front. Neurol.

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IntroductionThe treatment and rehabilitation of stroke and its complications have become major global health issues. Acupuncture is widely used as a complementary and alternative treatment for stroke. Many clinical studies have evaluated the efficacy and safety of acupuncture, but the research results need to be more consistent. The quality of research based on previously published meta-analyzes is uneven, leading to unstable conclusions. This study aims to provide a comprehensive and systematic analysis of the efficacy of high-quality, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) based on blinded designs for treating stroke and its complications. It also aims to review the characteristics of blinded designs and the current use of sham/placebo acupuncture controls in treating stroke.Methods and analysisThis study will be conducted under the reporting guidelines for systematic reviews and meta-analyzes. Randomized controlled trials using acupuncture as the primary measure for stroke will be searched in databases such as China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Chongqing VIP (CQVIP), Wan-fang, PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science. To evaluate high-quality research based on a blind design, if the trial evaluates the efficacy of any acupuncture intervention by including a sham/placebo acupuncture control, it will be included. The primary outcome indicator will be the ability to perform daily activities. Secondary outcome indicators include evaluating quality of life and related functions in stroke-related sequelae. We will assess the quality of evidence, reporting quality, and risk of bias for the acupuncture intervention in the literature included in this study using the GRADE system, the STRICTA 2010 checklist, and ROB2.0, respectively. RevMan 5.4 software will be used to conduct the meta-analysis, and Stata 15.0 software will be used for sensitivity analysis and publication bias testing.DiscussionBy analyzing high-quality, well-designed, randomized controlled trials of acupuncture, the results of this study may contribute to a more objective and standardized evaluation of acupuncture efficacy in treating stroke and its complications.Systematic review registration: PROSPERO, Identifier (CRD42023378930).

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“…Placebo-controlling an acupuncture clinical trial can be difficult, and therefore many trials use forms of "sham" acupuncture as control. Sham acupuncture often consists of inserting needles into non-acupuncture point areas, or inserting them very superficially, but this action itself may have a physiological effect on subjects (Kim et al 2022). Other clinical trials use a group that receive no treatment as a control.…”

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“…Sham acupuncture often consists of inserting needles into non‐acupuncture point areas, or inserting them very superficially, but this action itself may have a physiological effect on subjects (Kim et al . 2022). Other clinical trials use a group that receive no treatment as a control.…”

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Current evidence for non‐pharmaceutical, non‐surgical treatments of canine osteoarthritis

Pye,

Clark,

Bruniges

et al. 2023

J of Small Animal Practice

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Osteoarthritis is a progressive degenerative disease process that affects a significant proportion of the canine population, impacting these animals' quality of life. Currently, there is no cure and treatment consists of managing the clinical signs of pain and reduced mobility. There are many treatments for canine osteoarthritis and in this review we discuss the evidence base behind non‐pharmaceutical, non‐surgical treatments of this disease. These treatments include weight management, nutraceuticals, acupuncture, physiotherapies such as therapeutic exercise, hydrotherapy as well as other therapeutic modalities including photobiomodulation therapy, electromagnetic field therapy and others.

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Sham Acupuncture Is Not Just a Placebo

Cited by 11 publications

References 8 publications

Efficacy of acupuncture in the treatment of psychogenic erectile dysfunction: study protocol for a randomized control trial

Efficacy of acupuncture in the treatment of psychogenic erectile dysfunction: study protocol for a randomized control trial

Effectiveness of acupuncture treatment for stroke and stroke complications: a protocol for meta-analysis and systematic review based on randomized, single-blind, controlled trials

Current evidence for non‐pharmaceutical, non‐surgical treatments of canine osteoarthritis

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