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How to Design the Control Group in Randomized Controlled Trials of Acupuncture?

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HINDAWI LTD
DOI: 10.1155/2012/875284

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  1. National Science Council, Taipei, Taiwan [NSC-100-2320-B-039-029-MY2, NSC-100-2320-B-039-018]
  2. Taiwan Department of Health Clinical Trial and Research Center of Excellence [DOH101-TD-B-111-004]

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In evidence-based medicine, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are the preferred method for evaluating the efficacy of interventions. In regard to acupuncture RCTs, the most difficult issues are the design of the control group and implementation of the principle of double-blinding. We compared the advantages and limitations associated with different control group designs in acupuncture RCTs, to assist researchers in this field.

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