Acupuncture Prescription Based on Thermal-Sensitized Acupoints for the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial

Key Points

• This trial aims to evaluate the effects of acupuncture on knee osteoarthritis symptoms.
• The primary outcome measures will be assessed at baseline and after the intervention period.
• Randomized controlled trial protocol focusing on acupuncture and therapeutic acupoints for pain relief.
• Success could lead to alternative treatment strategies for osteoarthritis management.