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Protocol for Acupuncture Treatment of Lateral Elbow Pain: A Multisite Randomised Controlled Trial in China, Hong Kong, Australia, and Italy
Joint Authors
Zhang, Shi Ping
Wang, Fuchun
Zaslawski, Christopher
Berle, Christine
Gadau, Marcus
Li, Wei Hong
Li, Tie
Bangrazi, Sergio
Li, Lei
Liguori, Stefano
Liu, Yan Song
Tan, Yuan Sheng
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-11-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Lateral elbow pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal pains associated with the upper limb and has an estimated population incidence of 1–3%.
Methods/Design.
This study protocol is for a multisite randomised controlled study and is designed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of acupuncture in the treatment of chronic (over three months’ duration) lateral elbow pain.
Four study sites, in the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, Italy, and Australia, will recruit 24 participants each.
A total of 96 participants will be randomised to either an acupuncture group or a sham laser control group.
The primary outcome measure will be the Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand questionnaire with secondary outcome measures of Pain-Free Grip Strength Test, Muscle Tension Test, and a pain visual analogue scale.
Discussion.
Key features for conducting a multisite international acupuncture randomised clinical trial have been detailed in this protocol.
Trial Registration.
This trial is registered at Australian and New Zealand Clinical Trial Registry ACTRN12613001138774 on 11 October, 2013.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Zaslawski, Christopher& Berle, Christine& Gadau, Marcus& Li, Wei Hong& Li, Tie& Wang, Fuchun…[et al.]. 2016. Protocol for Acupuncture Treatment of Lateral Elbow Pain: A Multisite Randomised Controlled Trial in China, Hong Kong, Australia, and Italy. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1103935
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Zaslawski, Christopher…[et al.]. Protocol for Acupuncture Treatment of Lateral Elbow Pain: A Multisite Randomised Controlled Trial in China, Hong Kong, Australia, and Italy. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1103935
American Medical Association (AMA)
Zaslawski, Christopher& Berle, Christine& Gadau, Marcus& Li, Wei Hong& Li, Tie& Wang, Fuchun…[et al.]. Protocol for Acupuncture Treatment of Lateral Elbow Pain: A Multisite Randomised Controlled Trial in China, Hong Kong, Australia, and Italy. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1103935
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1103935