Journal of Acupuncture Research

Korean Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine Society (대한침구의학회)
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The Problem and Improvement Plan on Acupuncture Treatment in Clinical Trial Based on EBM

근거 중심 의학(EBM)에 바탕을 둔 임상시험(Clinical Trial)에서 침 치료 문제점과 개선 방안에 대하여

  • Han, Sung-Soo (Clinical Research Center, Department of Medical Research, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine) ;
  • Koo, Chang-Mo (Clinical Research Center, Department of Medical Research, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine) ;
  • Hong, Kweon-Eey (Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Park, Yang-Chun (Department of Internal Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Choi, Sun-Mi (Department of Medical Research, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine)
  • 한성수 (한국한의학연구원 의료연구부 임상연구센터) ;
  • 구창모 (한국한의학연구원 의료연구부 임상연구센터) ;
  • 홍권의 (대전대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 박양춘 (대전대학교 한의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 최선미 (한국한의학연구원 의료연구부)
  • Published : 2006.12.20
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Abstract

Introduction : Even though Acupuncture has been know for its effect for a long time, recently it is required to verifiy its effect. To solve this, clinical trial, based on EBM, has been the way to explain acupuncture's treatment effect. Methods: Last year we had a clinical trial based on acupuncture. From this experience we came to a conclusion mentioned below. Results : 1. To find out acupuncture's effect more certainly, it is needed that Korean medical method or treatment should be connected to diagnosis. 2. We had found out that sham and minimal acupuncture are the most appropriate way in single blinding. 3. It is required for the acupuncturist to practice the right real acupuncture point and sham's point in clinical trial. 4. The most important thing to maintain the subjects from dropping out is to always be concerned to the subjects and management them. Conclusion : The best way to advance clinical trial on acupuncture is to use single blinding system with sham acupuncture together in controlled groups and most of all also needs a standardized acupuncture point and depth.

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