Title |
An open-label study of effects of acupuncture on chronic fatigue syndrome and idiopathic chronic fatigue: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
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Published in |
Trials, May 2013
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DOI | 10.1186/1745-6215-14-147 |
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Authors |
Jung-Eun Kim, Kwon-Eui Hong, Hyeong-Jun Kim, Jin-Bong Choi, Yong-Hyeon Baek, Byung-Kwan Seo, Sanghun Lee, Kyung-Won Kang, Min-Hee Lee, Joo-Hee Kim, Seunghoon Lee, So-Young Jung, Hee-Jung Jung, Mi-Suk Shin, Sun-Mi Choi |
Abstract |
Even though chronic fatigue syndrome and idiopathic chronic fatigue are quite common, there are no clearly known causes. Most treatments are therefore symptomatic in nature, and chronic fatigue syndrome and idiopathic chronic fatigue patients are highly interested in using oriental medicine or complementary and alternative medicine treatment. Acupuncture, one of the major treatments used in oriental medicine, is effective in treating various diseases. This study will attempt to analyze the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture in the treatment of chronic fatigue by comparing the two treatment groups (body acupuncture, Sa-am acupuncture) and the control group (usual care). |
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