The Clinical journal of pain
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Exercise and Auricular Acupuncture for Chronic Low-back Pain: A Feasibility Randomized-controlled Trial.
To evaluate the feasibility of a randomized-controlled trial (RCT) investigating the effects of adding auricular acupuncture (AA) to exercise for participants with chronic low-back pain (CLBP). ⋯ Findings of this study showed that a main RCT is feasible and that 56 participants per group would need to be recruited, using multiple recruitment approaches. AA was safe and demonstrated additional benefits when combined with exercise for people with CLBP, which requires confirmation in a fully powered RCT.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of acetaminophen extended release for treatment of post-marathon muscle soreness.
To compare the efficacy of acetaminophen extended release (ER) caplets to placebo in treating muscle soreness after a marathon. ⋯ Acetaminophen ER 1300 mg, a nonprescription drug, was an effective treatment for post-race muscle soreness on the day of the marathon. In addition, acetaminophen ER provided benefit for interference with sleep and overall satisfaction with treatment, and was generally well tolerated.