After the baseline measures, we will use a random number generator (IBM, Chicago, IL, USA) to randomly assign eligible participants to either BT group or KQG group and the randomization sequence will be sealed into the sequenced opaque envelope. The participants who pass the screening will then receive the envelope. The Science and Technology Department, Acupuncture & Tuina Institute SHUTCM will be responsible for the randomization.
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Randomized Controlled Trial of BT and KQG
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Qigong and Acupressure for COVID-19
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Between February 19 and March 31, 2020, 271 patients were screened for COVID-19. The number of patients screened accounted for 80% of the confirmed COVID-19 cases in Huangshi Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine during this period. Participants were randomly assigned to the Qigong Exercise and Acupressure Rehabilitation Program (QARP) group or standard therapies group. Randomization was performed following the eligibility and baseline assessment. The Department of Science and Technology of SHUTCM generated the randomization sequence using a random number generator (IBM, Chicago, IL, USA), and the sequence was subsequently placed in sequenced, sealed, opaque envelopes. When potential participants met the inclusion criteria, an envelope was opened, and the participant would accept the corresponding measures. Eligible patients were randomly divided into the standard therapies group and the QARP group with an allocation proportion of 1:1.
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Randomized Guideline Therapy and TCMR
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Randomization will be performed after the eligibility assessment and baseline assessment. The Department of Science and Technology of SUTCM will generate the randomization sequence using a random number generator (IBM, Chicago, IL, USA) and then placed in a sequenced, sealed, opaque envelope. When potential participants meet the inclusion criteria, the envelope can be opened and the subject will accept the corresponding measures. Then, eligible patients will be randomly divided into a guideline therapy group and a guideline therapy plus TCMR group, with an allocation proportion of 1:1.
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Randomized Controlled Trial for COVID-19 Treatment
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The minimization method was used, balancing the two arms for pneumonia severity. Patients were randomized to each group. Clinical researchers obtained a random sequence number that was automatically generated by a random number generator (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA) and sequentially numbered them in an opaque envelope. Researchers opened random allocation envelopes and assigned participants accordingly. Eligible patients were randomly divided into a control group and a treatment group.
A previous study reported that the efficacies of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine and simple Western medicine for COVID-19 were 94.1% and 61.1%, respectively.11 Assuming a statistical power of 80% (one-sided type-1 error of α = 5%, β = 20%) and a rate of withdrawal and loss to follow-up of 10%, 30 participants were required in both groups.
A previous study reported that the efficacies of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine and simple Western medicine for COVID-19 were 94.1% and 61.1%, respectively.11 Assuming a statistical power of 80% (one-sided type-1 error of α = 5%, β = 20%) and a rate of withdrawal and loss to follow-up of 10%, 30 participants were required in both groups.
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