Acupuncture put to the test for asthma relief
NCT ID NCT01931696
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether acupuncture can improve asthma control in adults with mild-to-moderate persistent asthma. Two hundred participants were split into two groups: one received real acupuncture and the other received sham (fake) acupuncture, both over six weeks. The main goal was to see if real acupuncture led to better asthma control scores. The results could show whether this ancient practice offers real benefits for asthma management.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- acupuncture
- What this could lead to
- If effective, acupuncture could offer a drug-free option to help manage asthma symptoms and improve quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed trial, but results may show no significant benefit over sham acupuncture. Acupuncture is generally safe but may cause minor bruising or soreness.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Kaifeng Traditional Chinese Medicine hospital
Kaifeng, Henan, 475000, China
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Longhua Hospital
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
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No.3 hospital of Henan college of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Zhengzhou, Henan, 450000, China
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Shanghai Dachang hospital
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 201900, China
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Shanghai First People's Hospital
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200030, China
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Shanghai TCM Integrated hospital
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
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Shanghai research institute of acupuncture and meridian，Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200030, China
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Shuguang Hospital
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
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University Hospital of Gansu Traditional Chinese Medicine
Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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Wenzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
Changsha, Hunan, 410000, China
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Zhengzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine hospital
Zhengzhou, Henan, 450000, China
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