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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 14, 2005; 11(26): 4040-4044
Published online Jul 14, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i26.4040
Published online Jul 14, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i26.4040
Table 1 Patient characteristics at study entry
| Acupuncture group | Sham group | |
| Number | 27 | 32 |
| Number female | 16 | 23 |
| Mean age (yr) | 43.0 | 44.4 |
| Age range (yr) | 19-67 | 17-79 |
| Predominant symptom | ||
| Pain | 11 | 10 |
| Bloating | 7 | 11 |
| Diarrhea | 7 | 9 |
| Constipation | 2 | 2 |
| Mean symptom score | 13.5 | 13.1 |
| Mean anxiety score (HAD) | 10.2 | 11.2 |
| Mean depression score (HAD) | 5.8 | 6.8 |
| Mean EuroQol LAS score (%) | 59 | 64 |
- Citation: Forbes A, Jackson S, Walter C, Quraishi S, Jacyna M, Pitcher M. Acupuncture for irritable bowel syndrome: A blinded placebo-controlled trial. World J Gastroenterol 2005; 11(26): 4040-4044
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v11/i26/4040.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v11.i26.4040