Acupuncture needles may boost heart function in heart failure patients
NCT ID NCT01804816
First seen Nov 05, 2025 · Last updated May 19, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This small study looked at whether acupuncture could improve heart function and quality of life in 14 people with chronic heart failure. Participants received acupuncture treatments over 5 weeks. Researchers measured changes in heart pumping ability, walking distance, and symptoms. The goal was to see if acupuncture could calm overactive nerves and reduce inflammation related to heart failure.
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Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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