Efficacy of acupuncture for chronic low back pain: protocol for a randomized controlled trial
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chronic back pain is a major public health problem and the primary reason patients seek acupuncture treatment. Therefore, an objective assessment of acupuncture efficacy is critical for making informed decisions about its appropriate...
Main Authors: | Barlow William E, Hogeboom Charissa J, Erro Janet H, Sherman Karen J, Cherkin Daniel C, Deyo Richard A, Avins Andrew L |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-02-01
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Series: | Trials |
Online Access: | http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/9/1/10 |
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