Efficacy of acupuncture treatment for chronic spontaneous urticaria: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is a troublesome dermatological problem that can have a significant impact on quality of life. Previous studies have indicated that acupuncture may be beneficial for patients with CSU. However, well-designed studies determine the effects of acupuncture on CSU are rare. The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture treatment for patients with CSU.

Methods and analysis

This study is designed as a multicentre, parallel, three-arm, randomised, sham-controlled trial. A total of 330 patients diagnosed as CSU will be randomly allocated into three groups: the verum acupuncture group, the sham acupuncture group and the waiting-list control group in a 1:1:1 ratio. Patients in the verum and sham acupunctu

SUBMITTER: Zheng Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8808388 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature