Taking part in RCTs may reduce the impact of acupuncture
Differences in psychosocial context between RCTs and usual practice could reduce the impact of acupuncture in RCT settings and may lead to under-reporting of benefit by patients in trials, according to a UK study.
Categories: Acupuncture research
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