In a randomised controlled trial we investigated whether acupuncture is more effective compared to no acupuncture or minimal acupuncture in patients with chronic low back pain.

Objective is to summarize and critically review all randomized controlled trials on the efficacy of acupuncture as a treatment for tinnitus.

Acupuncture is often used to treat fibromyalgia (FM), but it remains unclear whether acupuncture is effective. This study aims to evaluate the effects of acupuncture on pain and quality of life (QoL) in FM patients.

Acupuncture is widely used by patients suffering from chronic neck pain. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment with vs. without acupuncture in patients with chronic neck pain in routine care.

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment with vs. without acupuncture in patients with chronic low back pain in general medical practice. This study is part of a large acupuncture research initiative of health insurance companies in Germany (Modellvorhaben der Techniker Krankenkasse).