Chronic headache (n = 9) Migraine (n = 3), 26 Diener H.C.

Kronfeld K.

Boewing G.

Lungenhausen M.

Maier C.

Molsberger A.

Tegenthoff M.

Trampisch H.J.

Zenz M.

Meinert R. Efficacy of acupuncture for the prophylaxis of migraine: A multicentre randomised controlled clinical trial. , 59 Li Y.

Zheng H.

Witt C.M.

Roll S.

Yu S.G.

Yan J.

Sun G.J.

Zhao L.

Huang W.J.

Chang X.R.

Zhang H.X.

Wang D.J.

Lan L.

Zou R.

Liang F.R. Acupuncture for migraine prophylaxis: A randomized controlled trial. , 63 Linde K.

Streng A.

Jurgens S.

Hoppe A.

Brinkhaus B.

Witt C.

Wagenpfeil S.

Pfaffenrath V.

Hammes M.G.

Weidenhammer W.

Willich S.N.

Melchart D. Acupuncture for patients with migraine: A randomized controlled trial. 23 Coeytaux R.R.

Kaufman J.S.

Kaptchuk T.J.

Chen W.

Miller W.C.

Callahan L.F.

Mann J.D. A randomized, controlled trial of acupuncture for chronic daily headache. , 28 Endres H.G.

Bowing G.

Diener H.C.

Lange S.

Maier C.

Molsberger A.

Zenz M.

Vickers A.J.

Tegenthoff M. Acupuncture for tension-type headache: A multicentre, sham-controlled, patient-and observer-blinded, randomised trial. , 71 Melchart D.

Streng A.

Hoppe A.

Brinkhaus B.

Witt C.

Wagenpfeil S.

Pfaffenrath V.

Hammes M.

Hummelsberger J.

Irnich D.

Weidenhammer W.

Willich S.N.

Linde K. Acupuncture in patients with tension-type headache: Randomised controlled trial. 31 Ferro E.C.

Biagini A.P.

da Silva I.E.

Silva M.L.

Silva J.R. The combined effect of acupuncture and Tanacetum parthenium on quality of life in women with headache: Randomised study. , 43 Jena S.

Witt C.M.

Brinkhaus B.

Wegscheider K.

Willich S.N. Acupuncture in patients with headache. , 95 Vickers A.J.

Rees R.W.

Zollman C.E.

McCarney R.

Smith C.M.

Ellis N.

Fisher P.

Van Haselen R. Acupuncture for chronic headache in primary care: Large, pragmatic, randomised trial. Sham control (n = 5) 26 Diener H.C.

Kronfeld K.

Boewing G.

Lungenhausen M.

Maier C.

Molsberger A.

Tegenthoff M.

Trampisch H.J.

Zenz M.

Meinert R. Efficacy of acupuncture for the prophylaxis of migraine: A multicentre randomised controlled clinical trial. , 28 Endres H.G.

Bowing G.

Diener H.C.

Lange S.

Maier C.

Molsberger A.

Zenz M.

Vickers A.J.

Tegenthoff M. Acupuncture for tension-type headache: A multicentre, sham-controlled, patient-and observer-blinded, randomised trial. , 59 Li Y.

Zheng H.

Witt C.M.

Roll S.

Yu S.G.

Yan J.

Sun G.J.

Zhao L.

Huang W.J.

Chang X.R.

Zhang H.X.

Wang D.J.

Lan L.

Zou R.

Liang F.R. Acupuncture for migraine prophylaxis: A randomized controlled trial. , 63 Linde K.

Streng A.

Jurgens S.

Hoppe A.

Brinkhaus B.

Witt C.

Wagenpfeil S.

Pfaffenrath V.

Hammes M.G.

Weidenhammer W.

Willich S.N.

Melchart D. Acupuncture for patients with migraine: A randomized controlled trial. , 71 Melchart D.

Streng A.

Hoppe A.

Brinkhaus B.

Witt C.

Wagenpfeil S.

Pfaffenrath V.

Hammes M.

Hummelsberger J.

Irnich D.

Weidenhammer W.

Willich S.N.

Linde K. Acupuncture in patients with tension-type headache: Randomised controlled trial. 23 Coeytaux R.R.

Kaufman J.S.

Kaptchuk T.J.

Chen W.

Miller W.C.

Callahan L.F.

Mann J.D. A randomized, controlled trial of acupuncture for chronic daily headache. , 31 Ferro E.C.

Biagini A.P.

da Silva I.E.

Silva M.L.

Silva J.R. The combined effect of acupuncture and Tanacetum parthenium on quality of life in women with headache: Randomised study. 43 Jena S.

Witt C.M.

Brinkhaus B.

Wegscheider K.

Willich S.N. Acupuncture in patients with headache. , 63 Linde K.

Streng A.

Jurgens S.

Hoppe A.

Brinkhaus B.

Witt C.

Wagenpfeil S.

Pfaffenrath V.

Hammes M.G.

Weidenhammer W.

Willich S.N.

Melchart D. Acupuncture for patients with migraine: A randomized controlled trial. , 71 Melchart D.

Streng A.

Hoppe A.

Brinkhaus B.

Witt C.

Wagenpfeil S.

Pfaffenrath V.

Hammes M.

Hummelsberger J.

Irnich D.

Weidenhammer W.

Willich S.N.

Linde K. Acupuncture in patients with tension-type headache: Randomised controlled trial. , 95 Vickers A.J.

Rees R.W.

Zollman C.E.

McCarney R.

Smith C.M.

Ellis N.

Fisher P.

Van Haselen R. Acupuncture for chronic headache in primary care: Large, pragmatic, randomised trial. 26 Diener H.C.

Kronfeld K.

Boewing G.

Lungenhausen M.

Maier C.

Molsberger A.

Tegenthoff M.

Trampisch H.J.

Zenz M.

Meinert R. Efficacy of acupuncture for the prophylaxis of migraine: A multicentre randomised controlled clinical trial. Severity score (n = 2) 23 Coeytaux R.R.

Kaufman J.S.

Kaptchuk T.J.

Chen W.

Miller W.C.

Callahan L.F.

Mann J.D. A randomized, controlled trial of acupuncture for chronic daily headache. , 95 Vickers A.J.

Rees R.W.

Zollman C.E.

McCarney R.

Smith C.M.

Ellis N.

Fisher P.

Van Haselen R. Acupuncture for chronic headache in primary care: Large, pragmatic, randomised trial. 28 Endres H.G.

Bowing G.

Diener H.C.

Lange S.

Maier C.

Molsberger A.

Zenz M.

Vickers A.J.

Tegenthoff M. Acupuncture for tension-type headache: A multicentre, sham-controlled, patient-and observer-blinded, randomised trial. , 43 Jena S.

Witt C.M.

Brinkhaus B.

Wegscheider K.

Willich S.N. Acupuncture in patients with headache. , 71 Melchart D.

Streng A.

Hoppe A.

Brinkhaus B.

Witt C.

Wagenpfeil S.

Pfaffenrath V.

Hammes M.

Hummelsberger J.

Irnich D.

Weidenhammer W.

Willich S.N.

Linde K. Acupuncture in patients with tension-type headache: Randomised controlled trial. 26 Diener H.C.

Kronfeld K.

Boewing G.

Lungenhausen M.

Maier C.

Molsberger A.

Tegenthoff M.

Trampisch H.J.

Zenz M.

Meinert R. Efficacy of acupuncture for the prophylaxis of migraine: A multicentre randomised controlled clinical trial. , 59 Li Y.

Zheng H.

Witt C.M.

Roll S.

Yu S.G.

Yan J.

Sun G.J.

Zhao L.

Huang W.J.

Chang X.R.

Zhang H.X.

Wang D.J.

Lan L.

Zou R.

Liang F.R. Acupuncture for migraine prophylaxis: A randomized controlled trial. 63 Linde K.

Streng A.

Jurgens S.

Hoppe A.

Brinkhaus B.

Witt C.

Wagenpfeil S.

Pfaffenrath V.

Hammes M.G.

Weidenhammer W.

Willich S.N.

Melchart D. Acupuncture for patients with migraine: A randomized controlled trial. 31 Ferro E.C.

Biagini A.P.

da Silva I.E.

Silva M.L.

Silva J.R. The combined effect of acupuncture and Tanacetum parthenium on quality of life in women with headache: Randomised study. 1 Month (n = 1) 23 Coeytaux R.R.

Kaufman J.S.

Kaptchuk T.J.

Chen W.

Miller W.C.

Callahan L.F.

Mann J.D. A randomized, controlled trial of acupuncture for chronic daily headache.

2 Month (n = 1) 31 Ferro E.C.

Biagini A.P.

da Silva I.E.

Silva M.L.

Silva J.R. The combined effect of acupuncture and Tanacetum parthenium on quality of life in women with headache: Randomised study.

3 Month (n = 3) 43 Jena S.

Witt C.M.

Brinkhaus B.

Wegscheider K.

Willich S.N. Acupuncture in patients with headache. , 63 Linde K.

Streng A.

Jurgens S.

Hoppe A.

Brinkhaus B.

Witt C.

Wagenpfeil S.

Pfaffenrath V.

Hammes M.G.

Weidenhammer W.

Willich S.N.

Melchart D. Acupuncture for patients with migraine: A randomized controlled trial. , 71 Melchart D.

Streng A.

Hoppe A.

Brinkhaus B.

Witt C.

Wagenpfeil S.

Pfaffenrath V.

Hammes M.

Hummelsberger J.

Irnich D.

Weidenhammer W.

Willich S.N.

Linde K. Acupuncture in patients with tension-type headache: Randomised controlled trial.

4 Month (n = 1) 59 Li Y.

Zheng H.

Witt C.M.

Roll S.

Yu S.G.

Yan J.

Sun G.J.

Zhao L.

Huang W.J.

Chang X.R.

Zhang H.X.

Wang D.J.

Lan L.

Zou R.

Liang F.R. Acupuncture for migraine prophylaxis: A randomized controlled trial.

6 Month (n = 2) 26 Diener H.C.

Kronfeld K.

Boewing G.

Lungenhausen M.

Maier C.

Molsberger A.

Tegenthoff M.

Trampisch H.J.

Zenz M.

Meinert R. Efficacy of acupuncture for the prophylaxis of migraine: A multicentre randomised controlled clinical trial. , 28 Endres H.G.

Bowing G.

Diener H.C.

Lange S.

Maier C.

Molsberger A.

Zenz M.

Vickers A.J.

Tegenthoff M. Acupuncture for tension-type headache: A multicentre, sham-controlled, patient-and observer-blinded, randomised trial.

12 Month (n = 1) 95 Vickers A.J.

Rees R.W.

Zollman C.E.

McCarney R.

Smith C.M.

Ellis N.

Fisher P.

Van Haselen R. Acupuncture for chronic headache in primary care: Large, pragmatic, randomised trial.

Nonspecific musculoskeletal pain (back and neck; n = 18) Back (n = 12) 11 Brinkhaus B.

Witt C.M.

Jena S.

Linde K.

Streng A.

Wagenpfeil S.

Irnich D.

Walther H.U.

Melchart D.

Willich S.N. Acupuncture in patients with chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled trial. , 13 Carlsson C.P.

Sjolund B.H. Acupuncture for chronic low back pain: A randomized placebo-controlled study with long-term follow-up. , 18 Cherkin D.C.

Eisenberg D.

Sherman K.J.

Barlow W.

Kaptchuk T.J.

Street J.

Deyo R.A. Randomized trial comparing traditional Chinese medical acupuncture, therapeutic massage, and self-care education for chronic low back pain. , 19 Cherkin D.C.

Sherman K.J.

Avins A.L.

Erro J.H.

Ichikawa L.

Barlow W.E.

Delaney K.

Hawkes R.

Hamilton L.

Pressman A.

Khalsa P.S.

Deyo R.A. A randomized trial comparing acupuncture, simulated acupuncture, and usual care for chronic low back pain. , 36 Haake M.

Muller H.H.

Schade-Brittinger C.

Basler H.D.

Schafer H.

Maier C.

Endres H.G.

Trampisch H.J.

Molsberger A. German Acupuncture Trials (GERAC) for chronic low back pain: Randomized, multicenter, blinded, parallel-group trial with 3 groups. , 40 Hunter R.F.

McDonough S.M.

Bradbury I.

Liddle S.D.

Walsh D.M.

Dhamija S.

Glasgow P.

Gormley G.

McCann S.M.

Park J.

Hurley D.A.

Delitto A.

Baxter G.D. Exercise and auricular acupuncture for chronic low-back pain: A feasibility randomized-controlled trial. , 48 Kennedy S.

Baxter G.D.

Kerr D.P.

Bradbury I.

Park J.

McDonough S.M. Acupuncture for acute non-specific low back pain: A pilot randomised non-penetrating sham controlled trial. , 49 Kerr D.P.

Walsh D.M.

Baxter D. Acupuncture in the management of chronic low back pain: A blinded randomized controlled trial. , 74 Molsberger A.F.

Mau J.

Pawelec D.B.

Winkler J. Does acupuncture improve the orthopedic management of chronic low back pain—A randomized, blinded, controlled trial with 3 months follow up. , 87 Thomas K.J.

MacPherson H.

Thorpe L.

Brazier J.

Fitter M.

Campbell M.J.

Roman M.

Walters S.J.

Nicholl J. Randomised controlled trial of a short course of traditional acupuncture compared with usual care for persistent non-specific low back pain. , 102 Weiss J.

Quante S.

Xue F.

Muche R.

Reuss-Borst M. Effectiveness and acceptance of acupuncture in patients with chronic low back pain: Results of a prospective, randomized, controlled trial. , 111 Witt C.M.

Jena S.

Selim D.

Brinkhaus B.

Reinhold T.

Wruck K.

Liecker B.

Linde K.

Wegscheider K.

Willich S.N. Pragmatic randomized trial evaluating the clinical and economic effectiveness of acupuncture for chronic low back pain. 41 Irnich D.

Behrens N.

Molzen H.

Konig A.

Gleditsch J.

Krauss M.

Natalis M.

Senn E.

Beyer A.

Schops P. Randomised trial of acupuncture compared with conventional massage and “sham” laser acupuncture for treatment of chronic neck pain. , 67 MacPherson H.

Tilbrook H.

Richmond S.

Woodman J.

Ballard K.

Atkin K.

Bland M.

Eldred J.

Essex H.

Hewitt C.

Hopton A.

Keding A.

Lansdown H.

Parrott S.

Torgerson D.

Wenham A.

Watt I. Alexander Technique lessons or acupuncture sessions for persons with chronic neck pain: A randomized trial. , 79 Salter G.C.

Roman M.

Bland M.J.

MacPherson H. Acupuncture for chronic neck pain: A pilot for a randomised controlled trial. , 91 Vas J.

Perea-Milla E.

Mendez C.

Sanchez Navarro C.

Leon Rubio J.M.

Brioso M.

Garcia Obrero I. Efficacy and safety of acupuncture for chronic uncomplicated neck pain: A randomised controlled study. , 104 White P.

Lewith G.

Prescott P.

Conway J. Acupuncture versus placebo for the treatment of chronic mechanical neck pain: A randomized, controlled trial. , 109 Witt C.M.

Jena S.

Brinkhaus B.

Liecker B.

Wegscheider K.

Willich S.N. Acupuncture for patients with chronic neck pain. Sham control (n = 10) 11 Brinkhaus B.

Witt C.M.

Jena S.

Linde K.

Streng A.

Wagenpfeil S.

Irnich D.

Walther H.U.

Melchart D.

Willich S.N. Acupuncture in patients with chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled trial. , 13 Carlsson C.P.

Sjolund B.H. Acupuncture for chronic low back pain: A randomized placebo-controlled study with long-term follow-up. , 19 Cherkin D.C.

Sherman K.J.

Avins A.L.

Erro J.H.

Ichikawa L.

Barlow W.E.

Delaney K.

Hawkes R.

Hamilton L.

Pressman A.

Khalsa P.S.

Deyo R.A. A randomized trial comparing acupuncture, simulated acupuncture, and usual care for chronic low back pain. , 36 Haake M.

Muller H.H.

Schade-Brittinger C.

Basler H.D.

Schafer H.

Maier C.

Endres H.G.

Trampisch H.J.

Molsberger A. German Acupuncture Trials (GERAC) for chronic low back pain: Randomized, multicenter, blinded, parallel-group trial with 3 groups. , 41 Irnich D.

Behrens N.

Molzen H.

Konig A.

Gleditsch J.

Krauss M.

Natalis M.

Senn E.

Beyer A.

Schops P. Randomised trial of acupuncture compared with conventional massage and “sham” laser acupuncture for treatment of chronic neck pain. , 48 Kennedy S.

Baxter G.D.

Kerr D.P.

Bradbury I.

Park J.

McDonough S.M. Acupuncture for acute non-specific low back pain: A pilot randomised non-penetrating sham controlled trial. , 49 Kerr D.P.

Walsh D.M.

Baxter D. Acupuncture in the management of chronic low back pain: A blinded randomized controlled trial. , 74 Molsberger A.F.

Mau J.

Pawelec D.B.

Winkler J. Does acupuncture improve the orthopedic management of chronic low back pain—A randomized, blinded, controlled trial with 3 months follow up. , 91 Vas J.

Perea-Milla E.

Mendez C.

Sanchez Navarro C.

Leon Rubio J.M.

Brioso M.

Garcia Obrero I. Efficacy and safety of acupuncture for chronic uncomplicated neck pain: A randomised controlled study. , 104 White P.

Lewith G.

Prescott P.

Conway J. Acupuncture versus placebo for the treatment of chronic mechanical neck pain: A randomized, controlled trial. 40 Hunter R.F.

McDonough S.M.

Bradbury I.

Liddle S.D.

Walsh D.M.

Dhamija S.

Glasgow P.

Gormley G.

McCann S.M.

Park J.

Hurley D.A.

Delitto A.

Baxter G.D. Exercise and auricular acupuncture for chronic low-back pain: A feasibility randomized-controlled trial. , 74 Molsberger A.F.

Mau J.

Pawelec D.B.

Winkler J. Does acupuncture improve the orthopedic management of chronic low back pain—A randomized, blinded, controlled trial with 3 months follow up. , 102 Weiss J.

Quante S.

Xue F.

Muche R.

Reuss-Borst M. Effectiveness and acceptance of acupuncture in patients with chronic low back pain: Results of a prospective, randomized, controlled trial. 11 Brinkhaus B.

Witt C.M.

Jena S.

Linde K.

Streng A.

Wagenpfeil S.

Irnich D.

Walther H.U.

Melchart D.

Willich S.N. Acupuncture in patients with chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled trial. , 19 Cherkin D.C.

Sherman K.J.

Avins A.L.

Erro J.H.

Ichikawa L.

Barlow W.E.

Delaney K.

Hawkes R.

Hamilton L.

Pressman A.

Khalsa P.S.

Deyo R.A. A randomized trial comparing acupuncture, simulated acupuncture, and usual care for chronic low back pain. , 67 MacPherson H.

Tilbrook H.

Richmond S.

Woodman J.

Ballard K.

Atkin K.

Bland M.

Eldred J.

Essex H.

Hewitt C.

Hopton A.

Keding A.

Lansdown H.

Parrott S.

Torgerson D.

Wenham A.

Watt I. Alexander Technique lessons or acupuncture sessions for persons with chronic neck pain: A randomized trial. , 79 Salter G.C.

Roman M.

Bland M.J.

MacPherson H. Acupuncture for chronic neck pain: A pilot for a randomised controlled trial. , 87 Thomas K.J.

MacPherson H.

Thorpe L.

Brazier J.

Fitter M.

Campbell M.J.

Roman M.

Walters S.J.

Nicholl J. Randomised controlled trial of a short course of traditional acupuncture compared with usual care for persistent non-specific low back pain. , 109 Witt C.M.

Jena S.

Brinkhaus B.

Liecker B.

Wegscheider K.

Willich S.N. Acupuncture for patients with chronic neck pain. , 111 Witt C.M.

Jena S.

Selim D.

Brinkhaus B.

Reinhold T.

Wruck K.

Liecker B.

Linde K.

Wegscheider K.

Willich S.N. Pragmatic randomized trial evaluating the clinical and economic effectiveness of acupuncture for chronic low back pain. 18 Cherkin D.C.

Eisenberg D.

Sherman K.J.

Barlow W.

Kaptchuk T.J.

Street J.

Deyo R.A. Randomized trial comparing traditional Chinese medical acupuncture, therapeutic massage, and self-care education for chronic low back pain. 36 Haake M.

Muller H.H.

Schade-Brittinger C.

Basler H.D.

Schafer H.

Maier C.

Endres H.G.

Trampisch H.J.

Molsberger A. German Acupuncture Trials (GERAC) for chronic low back pain: Randomized, multicenter, blinded, parallel-group trial with 3 groups. VAS (n = 7) 11 Brinkhaus B.

Witt C.M.

Jena S.

Linde K.

Streng A.

Wagenpfeil S.

Irnich D.

Walther H.U.

Melchart D.

Willich S.N. Acupuncture in patients with chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled trial. , 13 Carlsson C.P.

Sjolund B.H. Acupuncture for chronic low back pain: A randomized placebo-controlled study with long-term follow-up. , 41 Irnich D.

Behrens N.

Molzen H.

Konig A.

Gleditsch J.

Krauss M.

Natalis M.

Senn E.

Beyer A.

Schops P. Randomised trial of acupuncture compared with conventional massage and “sham” laser acupuncture for treatment of chronic neck pain. , 49 Kerr D.P.

Walsh D.M.

Baxter D. Acupuncture in the management of chronic low back pain: A blinded randomized controlled trial. , 74 Molsberger A.F.

Mau J.

Pawelec D.B.

Winkler J. Does acupuncture improve the orthopedic management of chronic low back pain—A randomized, blinded, controlled trial with 3 months follow up. , 91 Vas J.

Perea-Milla E.

Mendez C.

Sanchez Navarro C.

Leon Rubio J.M.

Brioso M.

Garcia Obrero I. Efficacy and safety of acupuncture for chronic uncomplicated neck pain: A randomised controlled study. , 104 White P.

Lewith G.

Prescott P.

Conway J. Acupuncture versus placebo for the treatment of chronic mechanical neck pain: A randomized, controlled trial. 18 Cherkin D.C.

Eisenberg D.

Sherman K.J.

Barlow W.

Kaptchuk T.J.

Street J.

Deyo R.A. Randomized trial comparing traditional Chinese medical acupuncture, therapeutic massage, and self-care education for chronic low back pain. , 19 Cherkin D.C.

Sherman K.J.

Avins A.L.

Erro J.H.

Ichikawa L.

Barlow W.E.

Delaney K.

Hawkes R.

Hamilton L.

Pressman A.

Khalsa P.S.

Deyo R.A. A randomized trial comparing acupuncture, simulated acupuncture, and usual care for chronic low back pain. , 48 Kennedy S.

Baxter G.D.

Kerr D.P.

Bradbury I.

Park J.

McDonough S.M. Acupuncture for acute non-specific low back pain: A pilot randomised non-penetrating sham controlled trial. 67 MacPherson H.

Tilbrook H.

Richmond S.

Woodman J.

Ballard K.

Atkin K.

Bland M.

Eldred J.

Essex H.

Hewitt C.

Hopton A.

Keding A.

Lansdown H.

Parrott S.

Torgerson D.

Wenham A.

Watt I. Alexander Technique lessons or acupuncture sessions for persons with chronic neck pain: A randomized trial. , 79 Salter G.C.

Roman M.

Bland M.J.

MacPherson H. Acupuncture for chronic neck pain: A pilot for a randomised controlled trial. 87 Thomas K.J.

MacPherson H.

Thorpe L.

Brazier J.

Fitter M.

Campbell M.J.

Roman M.

Walters S.J.

Nicholl J. Randomised controlled trial of a short course of traditional acupuncture compared with usual care for persistent non-specific low back pain. , 102 Weiss J.

Quante S.

Xue F.

Muche R.

Reuss-Borst M. Effectiveness and acceptance of acupuncture in patients with chronic low back pain: Results of a prospective, randomized, controlled trial. 111 Witt C.M.

Jena S.

Selim D.

Brinkhaus B.

Reinhold T.

Wruck K.

Liecker B.

Linde K.

Wegscheider K.

Willich S.N. Pragmatic randomized trial evaluating the clinical and economic effectiveness of acupuncture for chronic low back pain. 36 Haake M.

Muller H.H.

Schade-Brittinger C.

Basler H.D.

Schafer H.

Maier C.

Endres H.G.

Trampisch H.J.

Molsberger A. German Acupuncture Trials (GERAC) for chronic low back pain: Randomized, multicenter, blinded, parallel-group trial with 3 groups. 40 Hunter R.F.

McDonough S.M.

Bradbury I.

Liddle S.D.

Walsh D.M.

Dhamija S.

Glasgow P.

Gormley G.

McCann S.M.

Park J.

Hurley D.A.

Delitto A.

Baxter G.D. Exercise and auricular acupuncture for chronic low-back pain: A feasibility randomized-controlled trial. 1 Month (n = 4) 41 Irnich D.

Behrens N.

Molzen H.

Konig A.

Gleditsch J.

Krauss M.

Natalis M.

Senn E.

Beyer A.

Schops P. Randomised trial of acupuncture compared with conventional massage and “sham” laser acupuncture for treatment of chronic neck pain. , 49 Kerr D.P.

Walsh D.M.

Baxter D. Acupuncture in the management of chronic low back pain: A blinded randomized controlled trial. , 91 Vas J.

Perea-Milla E.

Mendez C.

Sanchez Navarro C.

Leon Rubio J.M.

Brioso M.

Garcia Obrero I. Efficacy and safety of acupuncture for chronic uncomplicated neck pain: A randomised controlled study. , 104 White P.

Lewith G.

Prescott P.

Conway J. Acupuncture versus placebo for the treatment of chronic mechanical neck pain: A randomized, controlled trial.

2 Month (n = 3) 11 Brinkhaus B.

Witt C.M.

Jena S.

Linde K.

Streng A.

Wagenpfeil S.

Irnich D.

Walther H.U.

Melchart D.

Willich S.N. Acupuncture in patients with chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled trial. , 18 Cherkin D.C.

Eisenberg D.

Sherman K.J.

Barlow W.

Kaptchuk T.J.

Street J.

Deyo R.A. Randomized trial comparing traditional Chinese medical acupuncture, therapeutic massage, and self-care education for chronic low back pain. , 19 Cherkin D.C.

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Wyatt M.R.

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McCrory P.

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Novy K.

Metcalf B.R.

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Bishop F.L.

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2 Month (n = 3) 70 Mavrommatis C.I.

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Walther H.U.

Melchart D.

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3 Month (n = 6) 16 Chen L.X.

Mao J.J.

Fernandes S.

Galantino M.L.

Guo W.

Lariccia P.

Teal V.L.

Bowman M.A.

Schumacher H.R.

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McCrory P.

Pirotta M.

Relf I.

Forbes A.

Crossley K.M.

Williamson E.

Kyriakides M.

Novy K.

Metcalf B.R.

Harris A.

Reddy P.

Conaghan P.G.

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Howard K.

Brealey S.

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Looney C.

Liu Y.

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Mendez C.

Perea-Milla E.

Vega E.

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Borge M.A.

Gaspar O.

Sanchez-Rodriguez F.

Aguilar I.

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Jena S.

Brinkhaus B.

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6 Month (n = 3) 8 Berman B.M.

Lao L.

Langenberg P.

Lee W.L.

Gilpin A.M.

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Barlas P.

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Mason E.

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Trampisch H.J.

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