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Factors Related to Dropout in Clinical Trials of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Journal of Korean Medicine / Journal of Korean Medicine, (P)1010-0695; (E)2288-3339
2011, v.32 no.4, pp.128-138
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(2011). Factors Related to Dropout in Clinical Trials of Acupuncture and Moxibustion. Journal of Korean Medicine, 32(4), 128-138.
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Abstract
Objective: This study aimed at providing preliminary data useful in reducing participant dropout and improving the quality of clinical trials, by analyzing the factors related to dropout. Methods: The data came from 15 acupuncture and/or moxibustion clinical trials (n=638; August 2005 to December 2009). Logistic regression analysis was used to reveal factors influencing participant dropout. Results: Gender, age, treatment method (intervention), treatment frequency, availability of follow-up, and presence of compensation treatment for the control group were factors influencing participant dropout. Conclusion: Subsequent studies of large-scale acupuncture and moxibustion clinical trials should address dropout factors that consider the character of each clinical trial, or general characters like participants’ gender, age, occupation,and diverse diseases.
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- acupuncture, moxibustion, clinical trials, dropout
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