Implementing clinical trials with large multicenter samples is an important way to scientifically evaluate and demonstrate the curative effect of moxibustion. At present, clinical trials on moxibustion with large multicenter samples are prospering in China. It is necessary for research units to have good research professionals and technical platforms as well as a highly standardized and scientifically feasible methodology of research. Taking tasks in the ongoing national 973 project and in the sci-tech support program of the "11th 5-year plan", for example, this research captures the characteristics of moxibustion, carries out deep analysis and introduces specific methods and the important significance of clinical research tasks on moxibustion in designing multicenter plans, implementing experiments, supervising quality and strengthening compliance.

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