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A comparative study of neural stimulation and conventional physical therapy modalities
Noto K, Grant P
American Journal of Acupuncture 1985;13(4):347-354
clinical trial
3/10 [Eligibility criteria: No; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: No; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

Data comparing the effectiveness of neural stimulation and conventional methods of treatment are presented. A study was conducted in which 120 patients were randomly assigned to an experimental group or a control group. The control group was treated with any one or a combination of conventional therapeutic modalities. The experimental group was treated by only micro-amperage neural stimulation utilizing an electronic device called the Electro-Acuscope 80. It is shown that 18.3% of the Electro-Acuscope group reported requiring only one treatment, 48.3% a range of two to six treatments, and 8.3 eleven or more treatments for resolution of pain complaints, whereas 1.7% in the conventional-only group reported requiring only one treatment, 20% two to six treatments, and 55% required eleven or more treatment for resolution of pain. Statistical analysis of the data revealed that neural stimulation was superior to conventional therapy in total number of treatments required; severity of side effects; treatment cost; and patient satisfaction. Micro-neural stimulation appears to have considerable merit in the treatment of physical injuries.

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