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IBS-SSS response rate of the moxibustion and sham groups, n (%). a
| Moxibustion | Sham | Difference (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 | 44 (84.6) | 26 (50.0) | 34.6 (17.9 to 51.4) |
| Week 12 | 44 (84.6) | 33 (63.5) | 21.1 (4.8 to 37.5) |
| Week 18 | 46 (88.5) | 36 (69.2) | 19.3 (4.0 to 34.5) |
| Week 24 | 48 (92.3) | 32 (61.5) | 30.8 (15.7 to 45.9) |
CI, confidence interval; IBS, irritable bowel syndrome; SSS, symptom severity scale.
n = 52 in each group, p < 0.001 in each category.
