Different kinds of acupuncture treatments for knee osteoarthritis: a multicentre, randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a chronic disease with symptoms of persistent pain or resting pain, joint stiffness, numbness, limitation of activity and even disability, with significant associated costs and effects on individuals' life quality. The use of acupuncture for the management of chronic pain is receiving increasing recognition from both the public and professionals. The aim of this study is to identify the effects of three commonly used acupuncture treatments for KOA.

Methods/analysis

In a prospective trial involving six hospitals in Zhejiang Province (China), 360 patients with KOA will be included. Eligible patients will be randomized into six groups: Acupuncture, Electro-acupuncture, Mild moxibustion, Warm-needling, Sham acupuncture and Celebrex treat

SUBMITTER: Zhang Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7071766 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature