Dose-Response Relationship Between Acupuncture Frequency and Treatment Effect in Low Back Pain Patients: A Meta-Analysis
Journal · Pain Medicine (2025)
Original authors · Byun KS, Heo WJ, Shin YM, et al.
DOI · 10.1093/pm/pnaf02187
Summary
The dose-response relationship between acupuncture frequency (1x/week vs 2x/week vs 3x/week) and treatment effect was analyzed for low back pain. A total of 21 studies were included for meta-regression analysis.
Key figures
Optimal Treatment Frequency
2x/week
Number of Participants
2,450 subjects
Conclusion
Acupuncture twice weekly or more demonstrated significantly superior pain reduction effects compared to once weekly, while no significant difference was observed between twice and three times weekly.
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