Review Article

Analysis and Thoughts about the Negative Results of International Clinical Trials on Acupuncture

Table 1

Jadad score standard.

ItemsScore standard
012

RandomizationNot randomized or inappropriate method of randomizationThe study was described as randomizedThe method of randomization was described and it was appropriate
Double blindingNot blind or inappropriate method of blindingThe study was described as double blindThe method of double blinding was described and it was appropriate
Withdraws and drop outsNot describing the follow-upA description of withdraws and dropoutsā€”