Electroacupuncture as a non-pharmacological intervention for nicotine dependence.
Electroacupuncture as a Non-Pharmacological Intervention for Nicotine Dependence: Evidence from a Randomized Clinical Trial.
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Abstract
Nicotine dependence, a chronic addictive disorder characterized by high relapse rates, represents a significant global public health challenge. This study employed a randomized, single-blind, parallel-group controlled design to systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of electroacupuncture compared with varenicline in the treatment of nicotine dependence. The results demonstrated that electroacupuncture achieved significantly superior outcomes across multiple key outcome measures relative to varenicline: the electroacupuncture group exhibited a greater mean daily reduction in Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND) scores (-1.11 points/day vs -0.33 points/day, P
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Zhen Lai
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- PubMed ID:
- 41488199
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