[Controlling methods of clinical research on acu-moxibustion commonly used of abroad].
With the application of scientific studying methods, the level of clinical study has been improved greatly, and people has been paid more attention to scientific evaluation of the clinical effect of Chinese medicine and acu-moxibustion. Formerly, because of lack in acceptance and application of modern scientific studying methods in Chinese clinical acu-moxibustion researchers, their achievements weren't approved by the international academy for the faulty model of study. Randomized Control Trial (RCT) is the golden standard method widely accepted at present, so it is of great importance for clinical acu-moxibustion researchers to exert control methods correctly and effectively. The commonly used controlling methods of overseas clinical acu-moxibustion studies were discussed in this article in order to give some suggestion and benifits to the internal acu-moxibustion clinical researchers.
Wang
Xin-juan
XJ
School of Acupuncture, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. docxjw@126.com
Zhao
Bai-xiao
BX
D015670:Acupuncture Therapy; D006801:Humans; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic