Clinical trial registration, and publication in acupuncture studies: a systematic review

ConclusionsThe substantial increase of registrations by China, the Republic of Korea, Iran, Brazil, Japan was observed which may be attributed to improved awareness of the CONSORT statement. However, the fully published papers rate is low at 10%. The publication of results of acupuncture clinical trials should also be rigorously mandated.
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research