ArticleIntegrative medicine research2025
Should thread-embedding and auricular acupuncture be combined rather than used individually for non-specific chronic low back pain?: A double-blinded, randomized, sham-controlled trial.
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The Combination of Thread-embedding and Auricular Acupuncture in the Treatment of Non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain
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Background: Non-specific chronic low back pain (NCLBP), the most common type, is a leading cause of global disability. The combined effect of thread-embedding acupuncture (TEA) and auricular acupuncture (AA) remains unclear. This study evaluates whether combining TEA and AA improves NCLBP management compared to either alone. Methods: In this double-blind randomized controlled trial, 168 NCLBP patients were randomized into four groups ( Results: In the intention-to-treat analysis, the acupuncture groups showed significantly lower ODI percentage scores compared to the sham group ( Conclusion: TEA and AA are safe and effective adjuncts for managing NCLBP, with TEA showing more sustained benefits. Adding AA into TEA may accelerate response, though clinical relevance remains uncertain. Further multicenter studies with longer follow-up and syndrome-based approaches are warranted. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06682273).
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