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ACURATE: A guide for reporting sham controls in trials using acupuncture.

Ye-Seul Lee1, Song-Yi Kim2, Hyangsook Lee3

  • 1Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

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This study introduces the Acupuncture Controls gUideline for Reporting humAn Trials and Experiments (ACURATE) checklist. It enhances reporting standards for sham acupuncture in clinical trials, improving replicability and appraisal.

Area of Science:

  • Clinical Trials Methodology
  • Acupuncture Research
  • Evidence-Based Medicine

Background:

  • Reporting standards for acupuncture trials are crucial for scientific rigor.
  • Existing guidelines like CONSORT and STRICTA need specific extensions for sham acupuncture.
  • Clear reporting of sham procedures is essential for study validity and reproducibility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the Acupuncture Controls gUideline for Reporting humAn Trials and Experiments (ACURATE) checklist.
  • To provide a standardized method for reporting sham acupuncture interventions in clinical trials.
  • To enhance the clarity, replicability, and appraisal of studies using sham acupuncture.

Main Methods:

  • Development of the ACURATE checklist as an extension of CONSORT and used with STRICTA.
Keywords:
AcupunctureCONSORTPlaceboReporting guidelinesSTRICTA

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  • Focus on detailed reporting of sham needling procedures.
  • Guideline designed for use in trials and systematic reviews involving sham acupuncture.

    • Main Results:

    • The ACURATE checklist offers a structured approach to documenting sham acupuncture.
    • It facilitates a clear depiction of sham needling techniques and components.
    • Aims to improve the precision of study appraisal and enhance the replicability of findings.

    Conclusions:

    • The ACURATE checklist is a valuable tool for researchers and reviewers in acupuncture studies.
    • Its adoption will lead to more transparent and rigorous reporting of sham acupuncture procedures.
    • Encourages widespread use to advance the quality of evidence in acupuncture research.