Table 1 Baseline characteristics of patients by allocation group
From: Acupuncture for chronic neck pain: a pilot for a randomised controlled trial
| Â | GP care only | Acupuncture |
|---|---|---|
N | 14 | 10 |
Female: n (%) | 11 (79%) | 7 (70%) |
Age: years (SD) | 45.5 (16.4) | 50.80 (17.1) |
Neck pain duration in years (SD) | 5.5 (5.5) | 5.7 (6.4) |
% with other health problems | 50% | 50% |
NPQ score as a % (SD) | 38.4% (18.6) | 34.31% (11.7) |
Number (%) using medication | 6 (42.9%) | 4 (40%) |