Standards for reporting interventions in controlled trials of acupuncture: the STRICTA recommendations

MacPherson, Hugh; White, Adrian; Cummings, Mike; Jobst, K; Rose, K. G.; Niemtzow, Richard C.

doi:10.1054/ctim.2001.0488

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“…In particular, trials should have sufficiently large samples, ideally based on formal power calculations, and include appropriate dosing (treatment periods and treatment frequencies) based on clinical experience. They should also describe all aspects of their methodology according to STRICTA [20] and CONSORT [4] procedures in full detail to ensure reproducibility. The use of validated primary outcome measures is another important issue for assessing the effectiveness or efficacy of acupuncture.…”

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Acupuncture for treating hot flushes in men with prostate cancer: a systematic review

Lee

Kim

Shin

et al. 2009

Support Care Cancer

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Acupuncture for treating hot flushes in men with prostate cancer: a systematic review

Lee

Kim

Shin

et al. 2009

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“…The authors confirm that all ongoing and related trials for this intervention are registered. All methods were performed in accordance with CONSORT, STRICTA, and STRICTOM guidelines262728. Supporting checklists are available as supplementary materials.…”

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Acupuncture and Moxibustion have Different Effects on Fatigue by Regulating the Autonomic Nervous System: A Pilot Controlled Clinical Trial

Shu

Wang

Litscher

et al. 2016

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In order to investigate the different effects of acupuncture and moxibustion on chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and alterations in the autonomic nervous system by measuring heart rate variability (HRV). Forty-five participants were recruited and randomly divided into 3 groups using a randomization schedule. The control group (CG, n = 15) and the acupuncture group (AG, n = 15) were treated by manipulation acupuncture, and the moxibustion group (MG, n = 15) was treated by indirect moxibustion. Primary outcomes were the scores of the Fatigue Assessment Instrument (FAI). Secondary outcomes were the HRV parameters which can reflect activity of the autonomic nervous system. This trial considered both instantaneous changes and long-term effectiveness. FAI scores decreased after the 4th and 10th treatments in the 3 groups. The decrease in FAI in the MG was greater than that in the AG. Acupuncture was more effective in instantaneous changes of HRV and moxibustion in long-term aspects. Both acupuncture and moxibustion improved fatigue in CFS patients, but moxibustion was more effective. The possible mechanism of the intervention may be through activation of the vagus nerve. Moxibustion was more effective than acupuncture in long-term treatment of CFS.

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“…One author (LS) extracted data for demographics, treatment procedure, outcomes (Table 1) and items of Standards for Reporting Interventions in Controlled Trials of Acupuncture (STRICTA) [27], and data were double checked by TS. For trials reporting more than one QoL assessment, the assessment measuring the broader aspects of QoL was chosen for meta-analysis.…”

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Does Acupuncture Improve Quality of Life for Patients with Pain Associated with the Spine? A Systematic Review

Zheng

Xue³

2010

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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This paper aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture for qualities of life (QoL) in patients suffering from pain associated with the spine (PAWS). Acupuncture has been shown to reduce pain severity, but its effect on QoL is unknown. PubMed, CINAHL, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials as well as EMBASE were searched. Published randomized controlled trials on PAWS comparing acupuncture with waiting-list or sham interventions were considered. Eight out of 186 trials were included. For physical functioning, acupuncture was better than waiting-list at immediate and short-term followups; and was better than sham interventions at immediate assessment (SMD = 0.40. 95% CI 0.06 to 0.74). For mental functioning, acupuncture was better than waiting-list at short-term followup and sham interventions at intermediate-term followup (SMD = 0.27. 95% CI 0.03 to 0.51). A similar effect was observed on pain reduction. Discrepancies in point selection for relieving anxiety and insufficient training of trial acupuncturists were also identified. Acupuncture has a moderate effect on the improvement of physical functioning and pain for PAWS patients in the short term; but the effect for mental functioning is small and delayed. Future trials should address point selection and consistency in the qualifications of trial acupuncturists.

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Standards for reporting interventions in controlled trials of acupuncture: the STRICTA recommendations

Cited by 177 publications

References 5 publications

Acupuncture for treating hot flushes in men with prostate cancer: a systematic review

Acupuncture for treating hot flushes in men with prostate cancer: a systematic review

Acupuncture and Moxibustion have Different Effects on Fatigue by Regulating the Autonomic Nervous System: A Pilot Controlled Clinical Trial

Does Acupuncture Improve Quality of Life for Patients with Pain Associated with the Spine? A Systematic Review

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