"Advancing the credibility and uniqueness of acupuncture through research"
The Chinese characters depicted in the Society for Acupuncture Research logo represent the concepts of "Research"
and "Clinical Practice".
Annual Conference
The NIH just released a summary statement on the 2007 conference titled: CAM at the NIH: Focus on Complementary and Alternative Medicine."Just over 10 years ago, an NIH Consensus Development Conference assessed acupuncture's effectiveness in treating various diseases and conditions. What has happened in the field of acupuncture research since that conference and its later report (called a consensus statement)? What areas will be important in future research?
These were among the key questions that speakers and audiences addressed at a special annual meeting of the Society for Acupuncture Research..." read more.
Thank you all very much for making the SAR 2007 conference
a huge success!
SAR wishes to extend the spirit of collaboration that developed at the conference by facilitating a dynamic exchange between participants. We are preparing contact information and other materials to be posted on the web, check back soon and please consider joining and renewing your individual or institutional affiliation as your continuous support is needed.
Additionally, please keep tuned to the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine as SAR conference summary statements will be appearing that will synthesize the information presented at this meeting.
-SAR co-presidents: Rosa Schnyer, LAc and Richard Harris, PhD
Latest News
- New classified ads have beem posted!
- The official Journal of SAR, The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, has continued its reduced rates for SAR Affiliates through 2008. Click here for details.
Research Highlight
The latest research article is titled: Components of placebo effect: randomised controlled trial in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. This article, co-authored by current SAR co-president Rosa Schnyer, investigates whether the placebo effects of sham acupuncture can be separated into three components 1) assessment and observation, 2) a therapeutic ritual, and 3) a supportive patient-practitioner relationship. The authors conclude that not only are there 3 distinct facets to sham acupuncture treatments, these aspects can be combined to reflect a graded dose response. Furthermore, these "Non-specific effects can produce statistically and clinically significant outcomes." Abstract link
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The Society for Acupuncture Research is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We welcome individual affiliates including researchers, educators, students, acupuncturists, healthcare practitioners, and members of the public. We welcome institutional affiliates including schools, vendors, and other organizations.
Our mission...
is to promote, advance and disseminate scientific inquiry into Oriental medicine systems, which include acupuncture, herbal therapy and other modalities. We value quantitative and qualitative research addressing clinical efficacy, physiological mechanisms, patterns of use and theoretical foundations.
