Factors Contributing to De Qi in Acupuncture Randomized Clinical Trials. (30th May 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yang, Yi; Wang, Lin-Peng; Zhang, Lei; Wang, Li-Chen; Wei, Jia; Li, Jia-Jian; Sun, Yi-Le
• Other Names: Litscher Gerhard Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-05-30
• Subjects: Alternative medicine -- Periodicals; 615.505
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/329392
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1741-427X

Abstract

Abstract : De qi is a core concept of acupuncture and is necessary to produce therapeutic effect. In 2010, de qi has been received as a term in the official extension of the CONSORT Statement. However, there are few articles that discuss which factors have influences on obtaining de qi in clinical trials. This paper aims to explore these factors and give advice on trial design in order to optimize de qi in acupuncture RCTs.