Fig 1.
The SPIRIT schedule of enrollment, interventions, and assessment.
Fig 2.
Study flow chart, in accordance with the CONSORT guidelines.
Fig 3.
Acupuncture points used in this study.
Table 1.
EA intervention methods used for participants in both groups.
Fig 4.
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).
Fig 5.
Numeric Rating Scale (NRS).