What false acupuncture points should be included for the sham group in the design of a clinical trial investigating the effect of acupressure therapy?

27 May 2023 1 8K Report

In designing a clinical trial, it is necessary to consider a false pressure point for sham groups. Given that the main pressure point is around the lumbocostal region, what specific point or points are suggested for this purpose?

Michel Dalmedico

Dear colleague, check if the STRICTA tool (Standards for Reporting Interventions in Clinical Trials of Acupuncture) offers some guidance.

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