Effectiveness of Pharmacopuncture Therapy in Adhesive Capsulitis: a Study Protocol for a Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial.

Hui Yan Zhao Chang-Hyun Han Chang Sop Yang Yoon-Jae Lee In Hyuk Ha Kyoung Sun Park

Published in: Journal of acupuncture and meridian studies (2023)

This trial may offer high-quality and reliable clinical evidence for evaluating the effectiveness and safety of pharmacopuncture therapy compared to PT in the treatment of adhesive capsulitis. Furthermore, this study will serve as a valuable guideline for practitioners when making clinical decisions and managing adhesive capsulitis.

Keyphrases

randomized controlled trial
study protocol
systematic review
clinical trial
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