作者: Hugh MacPherson , Helen Tilbrook , J Martin Bland , Karen Bloor , Sally Brabyn
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摘要: Acupuncture is used by patients as a treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) but the evidence on effectiveness limited. The purpose of study was to evaluate acupuncture in primary care when provided an adjunct usual care. Design: A two-arm pragmatic randomised controlled trial. Setting: Primary United Kingdom. Patients: 233 had with average duration 13 years and score at least 100 IBS Symptom Severity Score (SSS). Interventions: 116 were offered 10 weekly individualised sessions plus care, 117 continued alone. Measurements: outcome SSS three months, data collected every months 12 months. There statistically significant difference between groups favouring reduction −27.43 (95% CI: –48.66 −6.21, p = 0.012). number needed treat successful (≥50 point SSS) six 3 17), based 49% success group vs. 31% control group, 18% 6% 31%). This benefit largely persisted 6, 9 additional over magnitude effect sustained longer term. should be considered option alongside other evidenced treatments. Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN08827905