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KMID : 1189420170300030076
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Journal of Korean Oriental Medical Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology
2017 Volume.30 No. 3 p.76 ~ p.87
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Recent Trend and Proposal for Acupuncture Clinical Trial on Atopic Dermatitis
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Lee Sung-Eun
Yoon Hwa-Jung
Ko Woo-Shin
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Abstract
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Objectives : This study aimed to analyze the recent acupuncture clinical trial on atopic dermatitis and to suggest the plan about how to improve its quality.
Methods : Data were collected through electronic database including MEDLINE. We set up the search terms for "atopic dermatitis AND acupuncture" and limited period of data within 6 years and type for RCT(Randomized Clinical Trial), SR(Systemic Review).
Results : Total 5 studies were selected. Two were RCTs, and the rest were SRs. RCTs were insufficient about acupoint selection criteria and foundation. SRs both pointed out that systematic clinical trial is required.
Conclusions : Based on these, we suggested the plan as follows. 1. Selection criteria - We should reevalute the participants by using diagnostic criteria and scales. 2. Selection acupoints - We should present the foundation that why we choose these acupoints. 3. Establishing acupuncture and control group - We should make control group clearly after calculating the number of participants statistically. 4. Blinding - We should propse the method, type, procedure and evaluation about randomization. 5. Evaluation scale - We should select the suitable scales for research objectives.
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KEYWORD
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atopic dermatitis, acpuncture, clinical trial, korean medicine
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