Fig. 1From: Electro-acupuncture for treatment of knee pain from osteoarthritis and the possible endocrinology changes: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trialTrial flow. The study trial flow is described, indicating the patient selection process, treatment, and follow-up. *Visual analogue scale, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index, Short Form 36 version 2 health survey, blood sample collection, Goldberg Anxiety and Depression Scale, and medication use are measured on each follow-up visit. EA, Electro-acupunctureBack to article page