Streitberger Placebo Acupuncture Needle Set
The placebo needle was developed Dr. Konrad Streitberger specifically for scientific research into acupuncture and its effects.
The Streitberger placebo needle was introduced in the Lancet in 1998 and has since been validated in a variety of studies; the best method for a randomised, placebo-controlled, single-blind study.
- Streitberger K, Kleinhenz J.: Introducing a placebo needle into acupuncture research. Lancet 352 (1998): 364-365
The placebo needle is manufactured by asiamed.
A set of Streitberger Placebo needles includes:
- 100 Streitberger Placebo needles (0.30 x 30 mm)
- 100 asiamed Special No. 16 (0.30 x 30 mm)
- 200 plastic rings (silicone, transparent). Dimensions: 10 x 4 mm, Height: 3 (+/- 0,4) mm
Suitable plasters from Steri-Strip™ 3M (12 x 50 mm) can be ordered separately.
Product details
The ideal placebo needle:
- Looks like a real acupuncture needle
- Appears to penetrate the skin like a real acupuncture needle
- Can be applied at real acupuncture points
- Convinces the patient with its »non-interchangeability« in its application
A detailed assessment of the advantages and disadvantages of practical application can be found in:
- McManus CA, Schnyer RN, Kaptchuk TJ, et al: Sham acupuncture devices - practical advice for researchers. Acupuncture in Medicine 2007;25(l-2):36-40
(PubMed ID: 17641566)
| Brand/Manufacturer | asia-med |
|---|---|
| Needle Type | Non-invasive |
| Needle Material | Steel needle - non-coated |
| Guide Tube | Without guide tube |
| Blister-/Sterile-Packaging | 1 p. blister |
| Diameter Needle (mm/Gauge) | 0.30 / Gauge 8 |
| Length (mm/inch) | 30 mm / 1.2" |
- No review available for this product.
6 pieces per strip. Clinic pack: 50 strips ● 50 x 6 pieces
The placebo needle was developed Dr. Konrad Streitberger specifically for scientific research into acupuncture and its effects.
The Streitberger placebo needle was introduced in the Lancet in 1998 and has since been validated in a variety of studies; the best method for a randomised, placebo-controlled, single-blind study.
- Streitberger K, Kleinhenz J.: Introducing a placebo needle into acupuncture research. Lancet 352 (1998): 364-365
The placebo needle is manufactured by asiamed.
A set of Streitberger Placebo needles includes:
- 100 Streitberger Placebo needles (0.30 x 30 mm)
- 100 asiamed Special No. 16 (0.30 x 30 mm)
- 200 plastic rings (silicone, transparent). Dimensions: 10 x 4 mm, Height: 3 (+/- 0,4) mm
Suitable plasters from Steri-Strip™ 3M (12 x 50 mm) can be ordered separately.
Product details
The ideal placebo needle:
- Looks like a real acupuncture needle
- Appears to penetrate the skin like a real acupuncture needle
- Can be applied at real acupuncture points
- Convinces the patient with its »non-interchangeability« in its application
A detailed assessment of the advantages and disadvantages of practical application can be found in:
- McManus CA, Schnyer RN, Kaptchuk TJ, et al: Sham acupuncture devices - practical advice for researchers. Acupuncture in Medicine 2007;25(l-2):36-40
(PubMed ID: 17641566)
| Brand/Manufacturer | asia-med |
|---|---|
| Needle Type | Non-invasive |
| Needle Material | Steel needle - non-coated |
| Guide Tube | Without guide tube |
| Blister-/Sterile-Packaging | 1 p. blister |
| Diameter Needle (mm/Gauge) | 0.30 / Gauge 8 |
| Length (mm/inch) | 30 mm / 1.2" |
- No review available for this product.
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