Figure 52 is a forest plot. Mean differences were reported or calculated for three short-term studies, with a pooled mean difference of −9.21 (95% confidence interval −13.65 to −5.78) and an overall I-squared value of 0%. Mean differences were reported or calculated for two intermediate-term studies, with a pooled mean difference of −9.82 (95% confidence interval −14.35 to −3.01) and an overall I-squared value of 27.4%.

Figure 52Acupuncture versus sham for fibromyalgia: effects on function

ACP = acupuncture; = confidence interval; = Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire; = standard deviation

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