Breathlessness in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Those receiving acupuncture felt better!
| Condition/Study | No. | Design | Test Group | Control Group | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobst et al., 1986 (127) | 12:12 | Randomized controlled trial |
Acupuncture | Placebo acupuncture (needling at non-acupuncture "dead" points) |
After 3 weeks of treatment, the test group showed greater benefit in terms of subjective scores of breathlessness and 6-min walking distance. Objective measures of lung function were unchanged in both groups. |