Table 5.
Per-protocol analysis for the primary outcome (pain intensity)
| Week | MSAT, n=76 | mMSAT, n=71 | P-value | CAT, n=70 | mCAT, n=77 | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 71.7 (12.9) | 71.9 (13.0) | 0.93 | 72.0 (13.8) | 71.7 (12.1) | 0.91 |
| 6 | 32.1 (22.0) | 33.5 (22.2) | 0.71 | 34.2 (24.5) | 31.4 (19.6) | 0.45 |
| 10 | 25.1 (21.6) | 31.4 (20.7) | 0.07 | 29.2 (22.3) | 27.3 (20.3) | 0.59 |
| 18 | 22.4 (22.3) | 29.9 (22.5) | 0.045 | 24.2 (22.3) | 28.0 (22.9) | 0.32 |
Note: All data are presented as mean (SD).
Abbreviations: CAT, conventional acupuncture therapy; mCAT, minimal CAT; MSAT, motion style acupuncture therapy; mMSAT, minimal MSAT.