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Placebo response in sham-acupuncture-controlled trials for migraine: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Author: LiuBaoyan, LiuCunzhi, LiuTinglan, LiuXiaoyu, SunChengyi, SunChongyang, XiongZhiyi, YanShiyan, ZhangQinhong

Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.
ReviewAn article that critically examines existing research on a particular topic and summarizes the current state of knowledge in the field.
Meta-AnalysisA statistical technique that integrates the results of multiple studies to draw more general conclusions about a particular issue.
Systematic ReviewA review that systematically collects, evaluates, and integrates relevant research to answer a specific research question.

Overview

This meta-analysis of 21 studies found that sham acupuncture had a placebo response rate of 34%. The effect sizes for placebo response varied across migraine treatment trials, suggesting that future studies should consider adjusting for treatment factors.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
AIM: To understand the placebo response of acupuncture and its effect on migraine and optimize the design of future acupuncture clinical trials on migraine treatment. METHODS: Randomized controlled trials with sham acupuncture as a control in migraine treatment were searched in four English databas...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2023.101800

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

The Power of Placebo: Exploring the Effects of Sham Acupuncture for Migraine

The placebo effect, a phenomenon where a treatment can have an effect simply because the patient believes it will, is a powerful force in medicine. This study explored the placebo response of sham acupuncture for migraine, much like a camel seeking a hidden oasis in the vast desert of treatment options.

Sham Acupuncture: A Significant Placebo Effect in Migraine Treatment

The researchers conducted a meta-analysis of studies on sham acupuncture for migraine and found that it had a significant placebo response. The researchers also explored factors that might influence the placebo response, suggesting that future research should account for these variables.

Navigating the Labyrinth of Migraine Treatment: Understanding the Power of Placebo

This study highlights the importance of understanding the placebo effect in migraine treatment. It suggests that sham acupuncture, while not a true treatment, can have a real impact on migraine symptoms. This information is valuable for designing clinical trials and for understanding the complex factors that contribute to migraine relief.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This study, like a camel seeking a mirage in the desert, explores the fascinating phenomenon of the placebo effect. It reminds us that belief can play a powerful role in healing, even in the absence of a true medical intervention. Understanding the placebo effect can help us navigate the complex terrain of migraine treatment, providing a more complete picture of what drives recovery.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2023-12-01
  2. Date Revised 2023-12-01
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

37793307

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1016/j.ctcp.2023.101800

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Languages

English

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