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Patients with LPS do not respond to SA. Change in the SF MPQ total score mean and SE for SA (gray bars) and TA (white bars) shows significantly less reduction of clinical pain during SA for LPS, compared to HPS participants. Similar reductions in clinical pain were seen for LPS and HPS during TA. LPS, low pain sensitivity; SA, sham acupuncture; SF MPQ, Short Form of McGill Pain Questionnaire; SE standard error; TA, traditional acupuncture.
