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Electroacupuncture Using the Shuci Technique Enhances Self-Assessment and Life Quality in Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis: Results from a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

  • By

  • Yiming Chen

  • Hongyu Xie

  • Min Ye

  • Jin Wang

  • Danni Zhang

  • Aihong Yuan

  • August 26, 2026

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    The study evaluated the efficacy of the Shuci method of electroacupuncture in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) through a multicenter randomized controlled trial.

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    A total of 110 patients with KOA were randomly assigned to receive either electroacupuncture or sham electroacupuncture over two weeks.

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    The primary outcome, measured by the Clinical Global Impressions scale–Improvement, showed a response rate of 76.4% for electroacupuncture versus 27.3% for sham.

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    Secondary outcomes indicated significant improvements in pain, pressure pain threshold, and quality of life measures for the electroacupuncture group.

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    The trial registered under ChiCTR2300078135 aims to provide high-level evidence for the Shuci method of electroacupuncture in managing KOA.

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Shuci method of electroacupuncture improves self-perception and quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a multicenter randomized controlled trial

  • by Yiming Chen, Hongyu Xie, Min Ye, Jin Wang, Danni Zhang, Aihong Yuan

  • August 26, 2026

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