Table 6.
Response to criteria from the outcome measures in Rheumatology and Osteoarthritis Research Society international initiative at follow-up. Values are numbers (percentages) of participants unless stated otherwise
| Variables | Advice and exercise | Advice, exercise, and true acupuncture | P value* (χ2 test for trend) | Advice, exercise, and non-penetrating acupuncture | P value† (χ2 test for trend) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Six weeks: | |||||
| High | 30 | 39 | 0.1 | 51 | 0.1 |
| Improvement | 24 | 31 | 20 | ||
| Total response | 54 (51) | 70 (62) | 71 (62) | ||
| Six months: | |||||
| High | 31 | 29 | 0.4 | 38 | 0.2 |
| Improvement | 14 | 26 | 21 | ||
| Total response | 45 (43) | 55 (50) | 59 (52) | ||
| 12 months: | |||||
| High | 37 | 31 | 0.6 | 41 | 0.3 |
| Improvement | 11 | 22 | 18 | ||
| Total response | 48 (48) | 53 (52) | 59 (56) |
*Advice and exercise compared with advice, exercise, and true acupuncture.
†Advice and exercise compared with advice, exercise, and non-penetrating acupuncture.