Application of single-arm objective performance criteria/performance goal in acupuncture-moxibustion clinical trials / 中国针灸
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
; (12): 1175-1179, 2023.
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in Zh
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ABSTRACT
Due to various constraints, such as clinical implementation conditions and unique characteristics of acupuncture-moxibustion, some randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of acupuncture-moxibustion still suffer from relatively low quality and limited applicability. The single-arm objective performance criteria/performance goal can be considered as an ideal supplementary and alternative research approach to RCTs. In this paper, the feasibility of applying the single-arm objective performance criteria/performance goal in acupuncture-moxibustion clinical research is explored from the limitations of conducting acupuncture-moxibustion RCTs, the principles, the essential design considerations and key statistical steps. In addition, illustrative examples are provided. The objective is to offer insights into resolving practical difficulties in acupuncture-moxibustion clinical research.
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Database:
WPRIM
Main subject:
Acupuncture Therapy
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Acupuncture
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Goals
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Moxibustion
Language:
Zh
Journal:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article