Acupuncture improves fibromyalgia symptoms.(POEMs)

Publication: American Family Physician

Publication Date: 15-OCT-06

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Clinical Question: Is acupuncture more effective than placebo for decreasing symptoms in patients with fibromyalgia?

Setting: Outpatient (specialty)

Study Design: Randomized controlled trial (single-blinded)

Allocation: Uncertain

Synopsis: The researchers recruited 50 patients referred by their physician, usually after trying conservative management, to a fibromyalgia treatment program. All patients but one were female, and all but one were white. The patients had their diagnoses confirmed and then participated in...

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