Table 1 Procedure used for the painful stimulation and acupuncture conditions
From: Effects of painful stimulation and acupuncture on attention networks in healthy subjects
| Â | Painful stimulation | Acupuncture |
|---|---|---|
Location | non-meridian points (2–3 cm away from ST36) | ST36 |
Needle gauge | 0.3 mm in diameter and 40 mm in length | 0.3 mm in diameter and 40 mm in length |
Needle insertion depth | under the skin 30 mm | under the skin 30 mm |
Insert direction | vertically | vertically |