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Table 3 Comparisons of the intensity of deqi sensations among the three groups (mm, Mean ± SE)

From: Effect of acupuncture on Deqi traits and pain intensity in primary dysmenorrhea: analysis of data from a larger randomized controlled trial

Sensations

SP6 acupuncture group

GB39 control group

Nonacupoint control group

P

(N = 23)

(N = 26)

(N = 11)

Soreness

9.96 ± 2.95

12.46 ± 3.08

8.64 ± 3.82

0.701

Numbness

14.87 ± 4.35

8.04 ± 2.95

10.00 ± 4.52

0.392

Heaviness

24.57 ± 5.29

21.15 ± 3.66

22.73 ± 5.85

0.869

Warmth

7.17 ± 2.77

5.38 ± 2.25

4.55 ± 4.55

0.824

Cold

6.96 ± 3.40

1.50 ± 0.77

0.00 ± 0.00

0.105

Dull pain

19.13 ± 4.11

15.12 ± 3.18

12.27 ± 5.93

0.554

Sharp pain

27.72 ± 4.91

23.46 ± 4.51

25.00 ± 7.69

0.822