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1 MacPherson, H.; Gould, A.J.; Fitter, M.
Acupuncture for low back pain
Results of a pilot study for randomized controlled trial
Complement Ther Med, 1999, 7(2), 83-90
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
2 Giles, L.G.F.
Chronic spinal pain syndromes
A clinical pilot trial comparing acupuncture, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, and spinal manipulation
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 1999, 22(6), 376-381
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Non-randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
3 David, J.; Townsend, S.; Sathanathan, R.; Kriss, S.; Dore, C.J.
The effect of acupuncture on patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a randomized, placebo-controlled cross-over study
Rheumatol, 1999, 38(9), 864-869
Acupuncture, Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
4 Ross, J.; White, A.R.; Ernst, E.
Western, minimal acupuncture for neck pain
A cohort study
Acupunct Med, 1999, 17, 5-8
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
5 Franke, A.; Gebauer, S.; Franke, K.; Brockow, T.
Acupuncture Massage vs Swedish Massage and Individual Exercises vs Group Exercises in Low Back Pain Sufferers - A Randomized Clinical Trial in a 2x2 Factorial Design
Evidence-Based Complementary Medicine: International Congress on Clinical Research and Quality Management in Complementary Medicine, Munich, April 6 to 8, 2000
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2000, 7(1), 40 (Abstract)
Acupunct-massage, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
6 Irnich, D.; Behrens, N.; Molzen, H.; König, A.; Gleditsch, K.; Gleditsch, J.; Stör, W.; Krauss, P.; Natalis, M.; Senn, E.; Beyer, A.; Schöps, P.
Randomised, Placebo-Controlled, Multicentre Trial of Acupuncture for the Treatment of Chronic Neck Pain
Evidence-Based Complementary Medicine: International Congress on Clinical Research and Quality Management in Complementary Medicine, Munich, April 6 to 8, 2000
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2000, 7(1), 43 (Abstract)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
7 Cherkin, D.C.; Eisenberg, D.M.; Sherman, K.; Barlow, W.; Kaptchuk, T.J.; Street, J.; Deyo, R.
A Randomized Trial Comparing Acupuncture, Massage and Self-Care for Chronic Low Back Pain
Evidence-Based Complementary Medicine: International Congress on Clinical Research and Quality Management in Complementary Medicine, Munich, April 6 to 8, 2000
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2000, 7(1), 51-52 (Abstract)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
8 Irnich, D.; Behrens, N.; Molzen, H.; König, A.; Gleditsch, J.; Krauss, M.; Natalis, M.; Senn, E.; Beyer, A.; Schöps, P.
Randomised trial of acupuncture compared with conventional massage and "sham" laser acupuncture for treatment of chronic neck pain
BMJ, 2001, 322, 1-6
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Neck pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
9 Fink, M.G.; Kunsebeck, H.; Wipperman, B.; Gehrke, A.
Non-specific effects of traditional Chinese acupuncture in osteoarthritis of the hip
Complement Ther Med, 2001, 9(2), 82-88
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
10 Singh, B.B.; Berman, B.M.; Hadhazy, V.; Bareta, J.M; Lixing, L.; Zarow, F.M.; Hochberg, M.
Clinical Decisions in the Use of Acupuncture as an Adjunctive Therapy for Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Altern Ther Health Med, 2001, 7(4), 58-65
Acupuncture, Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
11 Haslam, R.
A comparison of acupuncture with advice and exercises on the symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip
A randomised controlled trial
Acupunct Med, 2001, 19(1), 19-26
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
12 Zhu, X.M.; Polus, B.
A controlled trial on acupuncture for chronic neck pain
Am J Chin Med, 2002, 30(1), 13-28
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
13 Kwon, Y.-B.; Kim, J.-H.; Yoon, J.-H.; Lee, J.-D.; Han, H.-J.; Mar, W.-C.; Beitz, A.J.; Lee, J.-H.
The analgesic efficacy of bee venom acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis
A comparative study with needle acupuncture
Am J Chin Med, 2001, 29(2), 187-199
Acupuncture, Apis, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
14 Tillu, A.; Roberts, C.; Tillu, S.
Unilateral versus bilateral acupuncture on knee function in advanced osteoarthritis of the knee
A prospective randomised trial
Acupunct Med, 2001, 19(1), 15-18
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
15 Fink, M.; Wolkenstein, E.; Karst, M.; Gehrke, A.
Acupuncture in chronic epicondylitis
A randomized controlled trial
Rheumatol, 2002, 41, 205-209
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Epicondylitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
16 Berman, B.M.; Singh, B.B.; Lao, L.; Langenberg, P.; Li, H.; Hadhazy, V.; Bareta, J.; Hochberg, M.
A randomized trial of acupuncture as an adjunctive therapy in osteoarthritis of the knee
Rheumatol, 1999, 38, 346-354
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
17 Takeda, W.; Wessel, J.
Acupuncture for the treatment of pain of osteoarthritic knees
Arthritis Care Res, 1994, 7(3), 118-122
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
18 Thomas, M.; Eriksson, S.V.; Lundeberg, T.
A comparative study of diazepam and acupuncture in patients with osteoarthritis pain
A placebo controlled study
Am J Chin Med, 1991, 19(2), 95-100
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
19 Petrie, J.P.; Hazleman, B.L.
A controlled study of acupuncture in neck pain
Brit J Rheumatol, 1986, 25, 271-275
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
20 McIndoe, A.K.; Young, K.; Bone, M.E.
A comparison of acupuncture with intra-articular steroid injection as analgesia for osteoarthritis of the hip
Acupunct Med, 1995, 13(2), 67-70
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
21 Molsberger, A.; Böwing, G.; Jensen, K.U.; Lorek, M.
Schmerztherapie mit Akupunktur bei Gonarthrose
Eine kontrollierte Studie zur analgetischen Wirkung der Akupunktur bei Gonarthrose
Schmerz, 1994, 8, 37-42
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
22 Fink, M.; Wolkenstein, E.; Luennemann, M.; Gutenbrunner, C.; Gehrke, A.; Karst, M.
Chronic Epicondylitis: Effects of Real and Sham Acupuncture Treatment: A Randomised Controlled Patient- and Examiner-Blinded Long-Term Trial
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2002, 9(4), 210-215
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Epicondylitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
23 Leibing, E.; Leonhardt, U.; Köster G.; Goerlitz, A.; Rosenfeldt, J-A.; Hilgers, R.; Ramadori, G.
Acupuncture treatment of chronic low-back pain - a randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled trial with 9-month follow-up
Pain, 2002, 96, 189-196
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
24 Carlsson, C.P.O.; Sjölund, B.H.
Acupuncture for chronic low back pain
A randomized placebo-controlled study with long-term follow-up
Clin J Pain, 2001, 17, 296-305
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
25 Ernst, E.; White, A.R.; Wider, B.
Akupunktur bei Rückenschmerzen
Metaanalyse randomisierter kontrollierter Studien und "update" unter Berücksichtigung neuester Daten
Schmerz, 2002, 16, 129-139
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
26 Sangdee, C.; Teekachunhatean, S.; Sananpanich, K.; Sugandhavesa, N.; Chiewchantanakit, S.; Pojchamarnwiputh, S.; Jayasvasti, S.
Electroacupuncture versus Diclofenac in symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee
A randomized controlled trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2002, 2(3), 1-9 (Internet)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
27 Nabeta, T.; Kawakita, K.
Relief of chronic neck and shoulder pain by manual acupuncture to tender points - a sham-controlled randomized trial
Complement Ther Med, 2003, 10(4), 217-222
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
28 Brinkhaus, B.; Becker-Witt, C.; Linde, K.; Streng, A.; Wagenpfeil, S.; Irnich, D.; Hummelsberger, J.; Melchart, D.; Willich, S.N.; Jena,S.
Acupuncture Randomized Trials (ART) in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain and Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Design and Protocols
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2003, 10(4), 185-191
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
29 Lewith, G.T.; White, P.
Side-Effects Associated with Acupuncture and a Sham Treatment
Perhaps We Should Take a Closer Look at What Is Really Responsible?
J Altern Complement Med, 2003, 9(1), 16-19
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Adverse effect
30 Ng, M.M.L.; Leung, M.C.P.; Poon, D.M.Y
The effects of electro-acupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in patients with painful osteoarthritic knees: a randomized controlled trial with follow-up evaluation
J Altern Complement Med, 2003, 9(5), 641-649
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine
31 Becker-Witt, C.; Brinkhaus, B.; Jena, S.; Weber, K.; Linde, K.; Streng, A.; Wagenpfeil, S.; Melchart, D.; Willich, S.N.
Efficacy of acupuncture in patients with pain due to osteoarthritis of the knee - the Acupuncture Randomised Trials (ART)
FACT, 2003, 8(4), 479-480 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
32 Brinkhaus, B.; Becker-Witt, C.; Jena, S.; Weber, K.; Linde, K.; Streng, A.; Wagenpfeil, S.; Melchart, D.; Willich, S.N.
Efficacy of acupuncture in patients with chronic low back pain - the Acupuncture Randomised Trials (ART)
FACT, 2003, 8(4), 486-487 (Abstract)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
33 White, P.; Lewith, G.; Hopwood, V.; Prescott, P.
The 'placebo' needle, is it a valid and convincing control for use in acupuncture trials? - a randomised, single blind, crossover pilot trial
FACT, 2003, 8(4), 554-555 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
34 Yeung, C.K.N.; Leung, M.C.P.; Chow, D.H.K.
The use of electro-acupuncture in conjunction with exercise for the treatment of chronic low back pain
J Altern Complement Med, 2003, 9, 479-490
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
35 Edwards, J.; Knowles, N.
Superficial dry needling and active stretching in the treatment of myofascial pain
A randomised controlled trial
Acupunct Med, 2003, 21, 80-86
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Muscle pain (unspecified), Stretching
36 Streitberger, K.; Witte, S.; Mansmann, U; Knauer, C.; Krämer, J.; Scharf, H.-P.; Victor, N.
Efficacy and safety of acupuncture for chronic pain caused by gonarthrosis
A study protocol of an ongoing multi-centre randomised controlled clinical trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2004, 4(6), 1-7 (Internet)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
37 White, P.; Lewith, G.; Hopwood, V.; Prescott, P.
The placebo needle, is it a valid and convincing placebo for use in acupuncture trials?
A randomised, single blind, crossover pilot trial
Pain, 2003, 106, 401-409
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
38 Yip, Y.B.; Tse, S.H.M.
The effectiveness of relaxation acupoint stimulation and acupressure with aromatic lavender essential oil for non-specific low back pain in Hong Kong
A randomised controlled trial
Complement Ther Med, 2004, 12(1), 28-37
Acupressure, Acupunct-massage, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Low back pain, Oil, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
39 MacPherson, H.; Thorpe, L.; Thomas, K.; Campbell, M.
Acupuncture for low back pain
Traditional diagnosis and treatment of 148 patients in a clinical trial
Complement Ther Med, 2004, 12(1), 38-44
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Diagnostics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
40 Tukmachi, E.; Jubb, R.W.; Dempsey, E.; Jones, P.
The effect of acupuncture on the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis - an open randomised controlled study
Acupunct Med, 2004, 22, 14-22
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
41 Stener-Victorin, E.; Kruse-Smidje, C.; Jung, K.
Comparison between electro-acupuncture and hydrotherapy, both in combination with patient education and patient education alone, on the symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip
Clin J Pain, 2004, 20(3), 179-185
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
42 Berman, B.M.; Lao, L.; Langenberg, P.; Lee, W.L.; Gilpin, A.M.K.; Hochberg, M.C.
Effectiveness of acupuncture as adjunctive therapy in Osteoarthritis of the knee
Ann Intern Med, 2004, 141(12), 901-910
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
43 White, P.; Lewith, G.; Prescott, P.; Conway, J.
Acupuncture versus placebo for the treatment of chronic mechanical neck pain
Ann Intern Med, 2004, 141(12), 911-919
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
44 Harris, R.E.; Tian, X.; Williams, D.A.; Tian, T.X., Cupps, T.R.; Petzke, F.; Groner, K.H.; Biswas, P.; Gracely, R.H.; Clauw, D.J.
The treatment of fibromyalgia with formula acupuncture
Effects of needle placement, needle stimulation, and treatment frequency
J Altern Complement Med, 2004, 10(6), 1140; O-15 (Abstract)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
45 Elden, H.; Ladfors, L.; Fakevik Olsen, M.; Ostgaard, H.-C.; Hagberg, H.
Effects of acupuncture and stabilising exercises as adjunct to standard treatment in pregnant women with pelvic girdle pain
Randomised single blind controlled trial
BMJ, 2005, 330, 761-765
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Joints, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic girdle pain
46 Vas, J.; Méndez, C.; Perea-Milla, E.; Vega, E.; Panadero, M.D.; León, J.M.; Borge, M.A.; Gaspar, O.; Sánchez-Rodríguez, F.; Aguilar, I.; Jurado, R.
Acupuncture as a complementary therapy to the pharmacological treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee
Randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2004, e-pub. 19 Oct., 1-5 (Internet)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
47 Hay, E.; Barlas, P.; Foster, N.; Hill, J.; Thomas, E.; Young, J.
Is acupuncture a useful adjunct to physiotherapy for older adults with knee pain?
The "Acupuncture, Physiotherapy and Exercise" (APEX) study [ISRCTN88597683]
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2004, 5(31), (1-12) (Internet)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
48 Sator-Katzenschlager, S.M.; Scharbet, G.; Kozek-Langenecker, S.A.; Szeles, J.C.; Finster, G.; Schiesser, A.W.; Heinze, G.; Kress, H.G.
The short- and long-term benefit in chronic low back pain through adjuvant electrical versus manual auricular acupuncture
Anesth Analg, 2004, 98, 1359-1364
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Ear acupuncture, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
49 Pariente, J.; White, P.; Frackowiak, R.S.J.; Lewith, G.
Expectancy and belief modulate the neuronal substrates of pain treated by acupuncture
NeuroImage, 2005, 25, 1161-1167
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
50 Vickers, A.J.
Statistical reanalysis of four recent randomized trials of acupuncture for pain using analysis of covariance
Clin J Pain, 2004, 20(5), 319-323
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Neck pain, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Tendinitis, Traditional Chinese medicine, Review (CR)
51 Witt, C.; Brinkhaus, B.; Jena, S.; Linde, K.; Streng, A.; Wagenpfeil, S.; Hummelsberger, J.; Walther, H.U.; Melchart, D.; Willich, S.N.
Acupuncture in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee
A randomised trial
Lancet, 2005, 366, 136-143
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
52 Guerra de Hoyos, J.A.; Andres Martin, M. del C.; Bassas y Baena le Leon, E.; Vigara Lopez, M.; Molina Lopez, T.; Verdugo Morilla, F.A.; Gonzalez Moreno, M.J.
Randomised trial of long term effect of acupuncture for shoulder pain
Pain, 2004, 112, 289-298
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Shoulder, Traditional Chinese medicine
53 Usichenko, T.I.; Dinse, M.; Hermsen, M., Witstruck, T.; Pavlovic, D.; Lehmann, C.
Auricular acupuncture for pain relief after total hip arthroplasty
A randomized controlled study
Pain, 2005, 114, 320-327
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
54 Muller, R.; Giles, L.F.G.
Long-term follow-up of a randomized clinial trial assessing the efficacy of medication, acupuncture, and spinal manipulation for chronic mechanical spinal pain syndromes
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2005, 28, 3-11
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
55 Manheimer, E.; White, A.; Berman, B.; Forys, K.; Ernst, E.
Meta-analysis
Acupuncture for low back pain
Ann Intern Med, 2005, 142, 651-663
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
56 Harris, R.E.; Tian, X.; Williams, D.A.; Tian, T.X.; Cupps, T.R.; Petzke, F.; Groner, K.H.; Biswas, P.; Gracely, R.H.; Clauw, D.J.
Treatment of fibromyalgia with formula acupuncture
Investigation of needle placement, needle stimulation, and treatment frequency
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(4), 663-671
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
57 Usichenko, T.I.; Hermsen, M.; Witstruck, T.; Hofer, A.; Pavlovic, D.; Lehmann, C.; Feyerherd, F.
Auricular acupuncture for pain relief after ambulatory knee arthroscopy - a pilot study
eCAM, 2005, 2(2), 185-189 (Internet)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Surgery, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
58 Foster, N.E.; Thomas, E.; Barlas, P.; Hill, J.C.; Young, J.; Mason, E.; Hay, E.M.
Acupuncture as an adjunct to exercise based physiotherapy for osteoarthritis of the knee
Randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2007, 15 Aug. 2007, (1-12) (Internet)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
59 Assefi, N.P.; Sherman, K.J.; Jacobson, C.; Goldberg, J.; Smith, W.R.; Buchwald, D.
A randomized clinical trial of acupuncture compared with sham acupuncture in fibromyalgia
Ann Intern Med, 2005, 143, 10-19
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
60 Kaptchuk, T.J.; Stason, W.B.; Davis, R.B.; Legedza, A.T.R.; Schnyer, R.N.; Kerr, C.E.; Stone, D.A.; Nam, B.H.; Kirsch, I.; Goldman, R.H.
Sham device vs inert pill
Randomised controlled trial of two placebo treatments
BMJ, 2006, (1-7) (Internet)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
61 Hsieh, L.L.-C.; Kuo, C.-H.; Lee, L.H.; Yen, A.M.-F.; Chien, K.-L.; Chen, T.H.-H.
Treatment of low back pain by acupressure and physical therpy
Randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2006, 1-5 (Internet)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
62 Yip, Y.B.; Tse, S.H.-M.
An experimental study on the effectiveness of acupressure with aromatic lavender essential oil for sub-acute, non-specific neck pain in Hong Kong
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2006, 12, 18-26
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Neck pain, Oil, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
63 Ceccherelli, F.; Tortora, P.; Nassimbeni, C.; Casale, R.; Gagliardi, G.; Giron, G.
The therapeutic efficacy of somatic acupuncture is not increased by auriculotherapy: A randomised, blind control study in cervical myofascial pain.
Complement Ther Med, 2006, 14(1), 47-52
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
64 Brinkhaus, B.; Witt, C.M.; Jena, S.; Linde, K.; Streng, A.; Wagenpfeil, S.; Irnich, D.; Walther, H.-U.; Melchart, D.; Willich, S.N.
Acupuncture in patients with chronic low back pain
Arch Intern Med, 2006, 166, 450-457
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
65 Kaptchuk, T.J.; Stason, W.B.; Davis, R.D.; Legedza, A.T.R.; Schnyer, R.N.; Kerr, C.E.; Stone, D.A.; Nam, B.Y.; Kirsch, I.; Goldmann, R.H.
Sham device vs inert pill
A RCT comparison of two placebo treatments for arm pain due to repetitive use
Altern Ther Health Med, 2006, 12(3), 53-54 (Abstract)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
66 Barker, R.; Kober, A.; Hoerauf, K.; Latzke, D.; Adel, S.; Kain, Z.N.; Wang, S.M.
Out of hospital auricular acupressure in elder patients with hip fracture
A randomized double-blinded trial
Acad Emerg Med, 2006, 13, 19-23
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Bones, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
67 Scharf, H.-P.; Mansmann, U.; Streitberger, K.; Witte, S.; Krämer, J.; Maier, C.; Trampisch, H.-J.; Victor, N.
Acupuncture and knee osteoarthritis
A three-armed randomized trial
Ann Intern Med, 2006, 145(1), 12-20 (+ appendix: W1-W11)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
68 Itoh, K.; Katsumi, Y.; Hirota, S.; Kitakoji, H.
Effects of trigger point acupuncuture on chronic low back pain in elderly patients
A sham-controlled randomised trial
Acupunct Med, 2006, 24, 5-12
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
69 Ratcliffe, J.; Thomas, K.J.; MacPherson, H.; Brazier, J.
A randomised controlled trial of acupuncture care for persistent low back pain: cost effectiveness analysis
BMJ, 2006, 333, (1-5) (Internet (Advance Access))
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Economy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
70 Brinkhaus, B.; Witt, C.M.; Jena, S.; Linde, K.; Streng, A.; Irnich, D.; Hummelsberger, J.; Hammes, M.; Pach, D.; Melchart, D.; Willich, S.N.
Interventions and physician characteristics in a randomized multicenter trial of acupuncture in patients with low-back pain
J Altern Complement Med, 2006, 12(7), 649-657
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
71 Vas, J.; Parea-Milla, E.; Mendez, C.; Silva, L.C.; Herrera Gallante, A.; Aranda Regules, J.M.; Martinez Barquin, D.M.; Aguilar, I.; Faus, V.
Efficacy and safety of acupuncture for the treatment of non-specific acute low back pain
A randomised controlled multicentre trial protocol [ISRCTN658 I 4467]
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2006, 6(4), 1-13
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
72 Witt, C.M.; Jena, S.; Brinkhaus, B.; Liecker, B.; Wegscheider, K.; Willich, S.N.
Acupuncture in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee or hip
A randomized, controlled trial with an additional nonrandomized arm
Arthritis Rheum, 2006, 54(11), 3485-3493
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
73 Salter, G.C.; Roman, M.; Bland, J.M.; MacPherson, H.
Acupuncture for chronic neck pain
A pilot for a randomised controlled trial
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2006, 7, (1-17 + Anh.)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
74 Aigner, N.; Fialka, C.; Radda, C.; Vecsei, V.
Adjuvant laser acupuncture in the treatment of whiplash injuries
A prospective, randomized placebo-controlled trial
Wien Klin Wochenschr, 2006, 118, 95-99
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Whiplash-associated disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
75 Witt, C.M.; Brinkhaus, B.; Willich, S.N.
Akupunktur
Klinische Studien zur Wirksamkeit bei Patienten mit chronischen Schmerzen
Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz, 2006, 49, 736-742
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Low back pain, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Review (CR), Chronic pain
76 Witt, C.M.; Jena, S.; Brinkhaus, B.; Liecker, B.; Wegscheider, K.; Willich, S.N.
Acupuncture for patients with chronic neck pain
Pain, 2006, 125(1-2), 98-106
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
77 Witt, C.M.; Jena, S.; Selim, D.; Brinkhaus, B.; Reinhold, T.; Wruck, K.; Liecker, B.; Linde, K.; Wegscheider, K.; Willich, S.N.
Pragmatic randomized trial evaluating the clinical and economic effectiveness of acupuncture for chronic low back pain
Am J Epidemiol, 2006, 164, 487-496
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Economy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cost-effectiveness
78 Linde, K.; Witt, C.M.; Streng, A.; Weidenhammer, W.; Wagenpfeil, S.; Brinkhaus, B.; Willich, S.N.; Melchart, D.
The impact of patient expectations on outcomes in four randomized controlled trials of acupuncture in patients with chronic pain
Pain, 2007, 128(3), 264-271
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Low back pain, Meta-analysis, Migraine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
79 Yamashita, H.; Masuyama, S.; Otsuki, K.; Tsukayama, H.
Safety of acupuncture for osteoarthritis of the knee
A review of randomised controlled trials, focusing on specific reactions to acupuncture
Acupunct Med, 2006, 24 (Suppl.), S49-S52
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Review (CR)
80 Manheimer, E.; Lim, B.; Lao, L.; Berman, B.
Acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis
A randomised trial using a novel sham
Acupunct Med, 2006, 24 (Suppl.), S7-S14
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
81 Vas, J.; Mendez, C.; Perea-Milla, E.
Acupuncture vs Streitberger needle in knee osteoarthritis
An RCT
Acupunct Med, 2006, 24 (Suppl.), S15-S24
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
82 Yip, Y.B.; Tse, H.-M.S.; Wu, K.K.
An experimental study comparing the effects of combined transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation and electromagnetic millimeter waves for spinal pain in Hong Kong
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2007, 13, 4-14
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
83 Suen, L.K.P.; Wong, T.K.S.; Chung, J.W.Y.; Yip, V.Y.B.
Auriculotherapy on low back pain in the elderly
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2007, 13, 63-69
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
84 Wang, C.; Xiong, Z.; Deng, C.; Yu, W.; Ma, W.
Miniscalpel-Needle Versus Triggerpoint Injection for Cervical Myofascial Pain Syndrome
A Randomized Comparative Trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(1), 14-16
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Review (CR)
85 Shin, B.C.; Lee, M.S.
Effects of aromatherapy acupressure on hemiplegic shoulder pain and motor power in stroke patients
A pilot study
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(2), 247-251
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Hemiplegia, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Stroke, Pain, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Traditional Chinese medicine
86 Banzer, W.; Hübscher, M.; Pfab, F.; Ziesing, A.; Vogt, L.
Akute Effekte der Nadelakupunktur auf die motorische Leistungsfähigkeit im Dehnungs-Verkürzungs-Zyklus
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2007, 14(2), 81-85
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Randomized trial, Sports medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
87 Willich, S.N.; Reinhold, T.; Selim, D.; Jena, S.; Brinkhaus, B.; Witt, C.
Cost-effectiveness of acupuncture treatment in patients with chronic neck pain
Pain, 2006, 125, 107-113
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Economy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cost-effectiveness
88 Inoue, M.; Kitakoji, H.; Ishizaki, N.; Tawa, M.; Yano, T.; Katsumi, Y.; Kawakita, K.
Relief of low back pain immediately after acupuncture treatment
A randomized, placebo controlled trial
Acupunct Med, 2006, 24, 103-108
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
89 Ma, T.; Kao, M.J.; Lin, I.H.; Chiu, Y.-L.; Chien, C.; Ho, T.-J.; Chu, B.-C.; Chang, Y.-H.
A study on the clinical effects of physical therapy and acupuncture to treat spontaneous frozen shoulder
Am J Chin Med, 2006, 34, 759-775
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Brachialgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
90 Manheimer, E.; Linde, K.; Lao, L.; Bouter, L.M.; Berman, B.M.
Meta-analysis: Acupuncture for osteoarthritis of the knee
Ann Intern Med, 2007, 146(12), 868-877, W-199-W-202
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
91 Vas, J.; Perea-Milla, E.; Mendez, C.; Sanchez Navarro, C.; Leon Rubio, J.M.; Brioso, M.; Garcia Obrero, I.
Efficacy and safety of acupuncture for chronic uncomplicated neck pain
A randomised controlled study
Pain, 2006, 126, 245-255
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
92 Williamson, L.; Wyatt, M.R.; Yein, K., Melton, J.T.K.
Severe knee osteoarthritis
A randomized controlled trial of acupuncture, physiotherapy (supervised exercise) and standard management for patients awaiting knee replacement
Rheumatol, 2007, 46(9), 1445-1449
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
93 Huang, L.P.; Zhou, S.; Lu, Z.; Tian, Q.; Li, X.; Cao, L.J.; Yu, J.H.; Wang, H.
Bilateral effect of unilateral electroacupuncture on muscle strength
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(5), 539-546
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
94 McManus, C.A.; Kaptchuk, T.J.; Schnyer, R.N.; Goldman, R.; Kerr, C.E.; Nguyen, L.T.; Stason, W.B.
Experiences of acupuncturists in a placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(5), 533-537
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Assesment, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
95 Schaechter, J.D.; Connell, B.D.; Stason, W.B.; Kaptchuk, T.J.; Krebs, D.E.; Macklin, E.A.; Schnyer, R.N.; Stein, J.; Scarborough, D.M.; Parker, S.W.; McGibbon, C.A.; Wayne, P.M.
Correlated change in upper limb function and motor cortex activation after verum and sham acupuncture in patients with chronic stroke
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(5), 527-532
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
96 Reinhold, T.; Witt, C.M.; Jena, S.; Brinkhaus, B.; Willich, S.N.
Quality of life and cost-effectiveness of acupuncture treatment in patients with osteoarthritis pain
Eur J Health Econ, 2008, 9(3), 209-219
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Economy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cost-effectiveness
97 Brinkhaus, B.; Witt, C.M.; Jena, S.; Linde, K.; Streng, A.; Hummelsberger, J.; Irnich, D.; Hammes, M.; Pach, D.; Melchart, D.; Willich, S.N.
Physician and treatment characteristics in a randomised multicentre trial of acupuncture in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee
Complement Ther Med, 2007, 15(3), 180-189
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
98 Itoh, K.; Katsumi, Y.; Hirota, S.; Kitakoji, H.
Randomised trial of trigger point acupuncture compared with other acupuncture for treatment of chronic neck pain
Complement Ther Med, 2007, 15(3), 172-179
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
99 Ga, H.; Choi, J.H.; Park, C.H.; Yoon, H.J.
Dry needling of trigger points with and without paraspinal needling in myofascial pain syndromes in elderly patients
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(6), 617-623
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
100 Haake, M.; Müller, H.-H.; Schade-Brittinger, C.; Basler, H.D.; Schäfer, H.; Maier, C.; Endres, H.G.; Trampisch, H.J.; Molsberger, A.
German acupuncture trials (GERAC) for chronic low back pain
Arch Intern Med, 2007, 167(17), 1892-1898
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine