Table 3 Adverse events in the two groups
CN (n = 153) | AT (n = 153) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
Red and itchy skin at the knee joint, n (%) | 6 (3.9) | 0 | 0.030 |
Subcutaneous hematoma, n (%) | 0 | 4 (2.6) | 0.123 |
Needle bent, n (%) | 0 | 3 (2.0) | 0.248 |
Sticking of needle, n (%) | 0 | 2 (1.3) | 0.498 |
Fainting during acupuncture treatment, n (%) | 0 | 1 (0.7) | 1.000 |