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Research: ZHEREBKIN, Eastern Eur
Listed in Issue 38
Abstract
ZHEREBKIN, Eastern Europe, conducted a randomised controlled clinical trial to study the efficacy of the multi-modality treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) involving acupuncture (A) treatment .
Background
Methodology
Measures assessed included the number of the inflamed joints, the joint index, duration of morning rigidity and a visual scale of pain.
Results
Combining treatment of RA with A was found to more effectively lower the values for the joint index and the visual scale of pain.
Conclusion
The results of this trial indicated that acupuncture may improve the results of drug treatment.
References
Zherebkin VV. The use of acupuncture reflexotherapy in treating patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Lik Sprava 6: 175-7. Nov-Dec 1997.
