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Acupuncture/Moxibustion RCT for Distal Sensory Peripheral Neuropathy in HIV/AIDS: Rationale, Design, Methods, Procedure and Logistics.

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: Distal sensory peripheral neuropathy is a common neurological complication experienced by people living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) may offer effective interventions in the management of its symptoms. To improve the quality and transparency of reporting acupuncture clinical trials, the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) guidelines were developed in 1996 and the Standards for Reporting Interventions in Controlled Trials of Acupuncture (STRICTA) recommendations were introduced in 2001. Incorporating international guidelines, this paper describes the development of a RCT including rationale, design, methods, procedures and logistics for a pilot study aimed at evaluating acupuncture and moxibustion for neuropathy associated with HIV. Using STRICTA guidelines as a template, aspects of clinical research design are explored to further optimise future studies of TCM.

Source: PubMed

Authors: Joyce K Anastasi, Bernadette Capili, Ann M Chung, Richard Hammerschlag

Institutions: New York University, Oregon College of Oriental Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies

Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health

Award: Acu/Moxa for Peripheral Neuropathy in Pts with HIV