Ancient needles tested for modern heart woes

NCT ID NCT01804816

Summary

This small study explored whether acupuncture could help people with chronic heart failure feel better and function better. Researchers tested if adding acupuncture to standard medications could improve heart function, walking distance, and quality of life. The goal was to see if this traditional practice could offer a safe way to ease symptoms and improve daily life for patients.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cleveland Clinic

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

Conditions

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