Comparative Effect of Electroacupuncture and Body Acupuncture for TMD: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Journal · Acupuncture in Medicine (2024)
Original authors · Choi DH, Kim EH, Bae GR, et al.
DOI · 10.1177/0964528424123958
Summary
One hundred four TMD patients were randomly assigned to electroacupuncture or body acupuncture groups and treated for 6 weeks. The electroacupuncture group showed faster pain reduction, but no significant difference between groups at the 6-week endpoint.
Key figures
Participants
104 patients
Pain improvement rate
79%
Conclusion
Both electroacupuncture and body acupuncture are effective for TMD treatment, and electroacupuncture is suitable when rapid pain relief is needed.
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