Central mechanisms of real and sham electroacupuncture in the treatment of chronic low back pain: study protocol for a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial

Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is the most common chronic pain condition and is often resistant to conventional treatments. Acupuncture is a popular alternative for treating CLBP but its mechanisms of action rem...

Source: Trials - December 13, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: Jiang-Ti Kong, Brandon MacIsaac, Ruti Cogan, Amanda Ng, Christine Sze Wan Law, Joseph Helms, Rosa Schnyer, Nicholas Vasilis Karayannis, Ming-Chih Kao, Lu Tian, Beth D. Darnall, James J. Gross, Sean Mackey and Rachel Manber Tags: Study protocol Source Type: research