Interpretation of the Guideline for Acupuncture-Moxibustion Clinical Research Registration

Acupuncture and moxibustion, which are important treatment modalities in traditional Chinese medicine, have gained global recognition and research interest due to their effectiveness. While the number of acupuncture and moxibustion studies continues to increase, the quality vary widely. This inconsistency can have a negative effect on production of high-quality evidence and development of acupuncture and moxibustion science. In 2022, the China Association of Acupuncture-Moxibustion published the Guideline for Acupuncture-Moxibustion Clinical Research Registration . This guideline standardizes methods and approaches used in the clinical research of acupuncture and moxibustion in China, and aims at improving data quality and enhancing transparency, thereby promoting the normalization of clinical studies on acupuncture and moxibustion and improving the quality of evidence. This study aimed to present interpretations of the contents of the Guideline for Acupuncture-Moxibustion Clinical Research Registration to facilitate a better understanding and application among researchers. (c) 2023 Published by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of World Journal of Acupuncture Moxibustion House.