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From: Sinew acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis: study protocol for a randomized sham-controlled trial

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Flow diagram of the study protocol. Assessment measures will be performed as follows: (1) Pain: VAS (visual analogue scale) and WOMAC (Western Ontario & McMasters University Osteoarthritis Index); (2) Functional movement: TUG (Timed up & Go Test) and 8-step SCT (Stair Climb Test); (3) Quality of life: Short Form-36 (SF-36); (4) Credibility test (end of weeks 2 & 4); (5) Test of blinding success (end of week 4); (6) Patient diary (weekly)

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