Research Studies On Acupuncture

Acupuncture has been used to treat various symptoms for the past 5000 years, the scientific community has conducted multiple researches to prove the efficiency of acupuncture treatment on conditions. As a result of these studies the medical fraternity has started receiving the acupuncture well for treatment of various conditions

Acupuncture and Low back pain
A February 2013 research study concluded that low back pain, the most common musculoskeletal problem, can be relieved by acupuncture with little to no adverse side effects. For details visit : https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23269281
In a systematic review published in 2015, acupuncture has been shown to have significantly favorable effects on chronic low back pain. In the systematic review, 32 different studies were compared, and 25 of those studies provided relevant data to come to this conclusion. Actual acupuncture treatments were compared with sham acupuncture treatments throughout the study in order to obtain the results. For details visit: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4364128/

Acupuncture and Low back pain

A February 2013 research study concluded that low back pain, the most common musculoskeletal problem, can be relieved by acupuncture with little to no adverse side effects.

For details visit :
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23269281

In a systematic review published in 2015, acupuncture has been shown to have significantly favorable effects on chronic low back pain. In the systematic review, 32 different studies were compared, and 25 of those studies provided relevant data to come to this conclusion. Actual acupuncture treatments were compared with sham acupuncture treatments throughout the study in order to obtain the results.

For details visit:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4364128/

Acupuncture and In-vitro Fertilization
A research study in 2013 reported acupuncture can increase the success rate of in-vitro fertilization and increase the number of viable pregnancies when embryo implantation has failed. The additional benefits were listed as receiving no adverse side effects and contraindications as a result of receiving acupuncture treatment. For details visit: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/236064713_Influence_of_acupuncture_on_the_outcomes_of_in_vitro_fertilisation_when_embryo_implantation_has_failed_A_prospective_randomised_controlled_clinical_trial
A 2016 research study published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine concluded the fertility awareness was increased in women who received a multiphasic fertility protocol for acupuncture. In addition, the study found women who received this acupuncture protocol also had an overall improved well-being. For details visit: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4868913/

Acupuncture and In-vitro Fertilization

A research study in 2013 reported acupuncture can increase the success rate of in-vitro fertilization and increase the number of viable pregnancies when embryo implantation has failed. The additional benefits were listed as receiving no adverse side effects and contraindications as a result of receiving acupuncture treatment.

For details visit: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/236064713_Influence_of_acupuncture_on_the_outcomes_of_in_vitro_fertilisation_when_embryo_implantation_has_failed_A_prospective_randomised_controlled_clinical_trial

A 2016 research study published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine concluded the fertility awareness was increased in women who received a multiphasic fertility protocol for acupuncture. In addition, the study found women who received this acupuncture protocol also had an overall improved well-being.

For details visit:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4868913/

Acupuncture and Quality of life in Cancer patients
In Italy, a 2016 study involving 190 breast cancer patients proved acupuncture can eliminate the need for additional drugs and is an effective method in improving the quality of life of women who have breast cancer. Acupuncture was shown to be an effective force in managing hot flashes the women received as a result of the cancer. For details visit: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27022113
Findings published in Integrative Cancer Therapies found that 90 percent of participants at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, reported pain had significantly decreased by the end of 10 acupuncture treatments, 47 out of 52 participants who had pain related to cancer rated the acupuncture study as “very useful” For details visit : https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24282103

Acupuncture and Migraines
A research study in 2016 concluded acupuncture treatments can not only relieve the pain associated with headaches, but it can help to control or prevent migraines before they happen. Out of the 22 trials conducted, considerable evidence was shown that in addition to prophylactic drugs, acupuncture should be highly considered for migraine treatment and prevention. For details visit: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27351677
A study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that acupuncture significantly decreased patients’ migraine frequency and severity. The study involved 80 patients who suffer from migraine headaches and concluded that participants had improvement in their ability to do daily activities after treatment. For details visit: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/acm.2013.0120

Acupuncture and Migraines

A research study in 2016 concluded acupuncture treatments can not only relieve the pain associated with headaches, but it can help to control or prevent migraines before they happen. Out of the 22 trials conducted, considerable evidence was shown that in addition to prophylactic drugs, acupuncture should be highly considered for migraine treatment and prevention.

For details visit:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27351677

A study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that acupuncture significantly decreased patients’ migraine frequency and severity. The study involved 80 patients who suffer from migraine headaches and concluded that participants had improvement in their ability to do daily activities after treatment.

For details visit:
https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/acm.2013.0120

Acupuncture & Insomnia
In the treatment of insomnia, acupuncture has been shown to improve sleep efficiency and sleep disorders compared to those who do not receive acupuncture treatment. Long-term improvements in sleep were also seen from the acupuncture treatment according to clinical research conducted in 2014 For details visit: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1003525714600234

Acupuncture & Fibromyalgia
Acupuncture can be a great form of treatment for individuals with fibromyalgia. In a 2016 study concerning the effects of acupuncture on patients who have fibromyalgia, The study found acupuncture to be effective in the realm of managing pain experienced as a result of having fibromyalgia. In order to get the results real acupuncture treatment was compared with the likes of placebo sham acupuncture. The study even went on to strongly recommend those with fibromyalgia seek acupuncture treatment in order to help manage their pain For details visit: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/294720679_Acupuncture_for_fibromyalgia_in_primary_care_A_randomised_controlled_trial

Acupuncture & Fibromyalgia

Acupuncture can be a great form of treatment for individuals with fibromyalgia. In a 2016 study concerning the effects of acupuncture on patients who have fibromyalgia, The study found acupuncture to be effective in the realm of managing pain experienced as a result of having fibromyalgia. In order to get the results real acupuncture treatment was compared with the likes of placebo sham acupuncture. The study even went on to strongly recommend those with fibromyalgia seek acupuncture treatment in order to help manage their pain

For details visit:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/294720679_Acupuncture_for_fibromyalgia_in_primary_care_A_randomised_controlled_trial

Acupuncture & Women’s Reproductive Health
A recent review concluded that acupuncture treatment may help women who are trying to conceive. A review of more than 300 papers on acupuncture found evidence of benefits for reproductive function of women. The results supported acupuncture for menstrual irregularity, menstrual pain, ovulatory dysfunction and infertility. For details visit: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3962314/

Acupuncture & Irritable Bowel Syndrome
According to a research study published in 2012, acupuncture has been found to produce significant results for those suffering from irritable bowel syndrome. Acupuncture for irritable bowel syndrome provided an additional benefit over usual care alone. The magnitude of the effect was sustained over the longer term. Th research concluded that acupuncture should be considered as a treatment option to be offered in primary care alongside other evidenced based treatments. For details visit: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23095376/

Acupuncture & Irritable Bowel Syndrome

According to a research study published in 2012, acupuncture has been found to produce significant results for those suffering from irritable bowel syndrome. Acupuncture for irritable bowel syndrome provided an additional benefit over usual care alone. The magnitude of the effect was sustained over the longer term. Th research concluded that acupuncture should be considered as a treatment option to be offered in primary care alongside other evidenced based treatments.

For details visit:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23095376/

Acupuncture & Depression
A study was conducted in 2013 published on the positive effects of laser acupuncture were on those experiencing depression. The results from the study turned out to be very promising. Twelve laser acupuncture sessions were conducted in total, and the results yielded that the participants showed reduced symptoms of depression after getting laser acupuncture. For details visit: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/234823081_Laser_acupuncture_for_depression_A_randomised_double_blind_controlled_trial_using_low_intensity_laser_intervention

Acupuncture & Depression

A study was conducted in 2013 published on the positive effects of laser acupuncture were on those experiencing depression. The results from the study turned out to be very promising. Twelve laser acupuncture sessions were conducted in total, and the results yielded that the participants showed reduced symptoms of depression after getting laser acupuncture.

For details visit: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/234823081_Laser_acupuncture_for_depression_A_randomised_double_blind_controlled_trial_using_low_intensity_laser_intervention

Acupuncture & Hypertension
Research report of 2014 has found that acupuncture lowers blood pressure in patients who are taking medication for hypertension or high blood pressure. The trials included 386 patients with hypertension and found weekly acupuncture treatment for 6 to 10 weeks lowered systolic and diastolic blood pressure. For details visit: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3960742/

Acupuncture & Asthma
A 2017 study demonstrated acupuncture’s effectiveness at treating asthma. Acupuncture was used in conjunction with normal asthmatic treatments in order to see if there was increased relief effects. There was an increased quality of life shown in patients who received both forms of treatment at the same time. For details visit: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/acm.2016.0357

Acupuncture & Wrist/Ankle Pain
An analysis published in 2014 found acupuncture treatment was more effective in reducing wrist and ankle pain than Western medicine. The analysis looked at seven studies of wrist-ankle acupuncture that included 723 participants. The study reported that wrist-ankle acupuncture is a safe therapy that has helped patients relieve pain. For details visit: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4123534/

Acupuncture & Wrist/Ankle Pain

An analysis published in 2014 found acupuncture treatment was more effective in reducing wrist and ankle pain than Western medicine. The analysis looked at seven studies of wrist-ankle acupuncture that included 723 participants. The study reported that wrist-ankle acupuncture is a safe therapy that has helped patients relieve pain.

For details visit:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4123534/

Acupuncture & Osteoarthritis (OA)
A recent review of 1,763 participants found that acupuncture treatment significantly reduced pain in patients compared to patients who did not receive the treatment. Patients with osteoarthritis who received acupuncture reported gains in mobility and a better quality of life. The trials found that longer treatment periods resulted in higher reductions in pain For details visit: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4158087/

Acupuncture & Osteoarthritis (OA)

A recent review of 1,763 participants found that acupuncture treatment significantly reduced pain in patients compared to patients who did not receive the treatment. Patients with osteoarthritis who received acupuncture reported gains in mobility and a better quality of life. The trials found that longer treatment periods resulted in higher reductions in pain

For details visit:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4158087/

Acupuncture & Allergic Rhinitis
In a 2016 study has shown that acupuncture treatment benefits those suffering from allergies in multiple ways. The study concluded acupuncture was effective in reducing nasal itch, eye itch and sneezing those with allergies suffer from allergic rhinitis For details visit: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27156748

A detailed publication with information on 267 controlled clinical trials of acupuncture therapy conducted for more that 100 + diseases and conditions was published by WHO, click here for the detailed report ( See section 4.0 Page 28 to Page 65)