Acupuncture Research Studies

Evidence-based research continues to show efficacy for acupuncture in the treatment of multiple conditions and disorders. An ever-growing list of these studies can be found below.

Li, et al. (2015). Long-lasting reduction of blood pressure by electroacupuncture in patients with hypertension: Randomized control trial. Medical Acupuncture, 27(4).

Objective: To examine effectiveness of electronic acupuncture (EA) at select acupoints to reduce systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure in hypertensive patients.

Link to study: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/acu.2015.1106

Yin et al. (2022). Effect of electroacupuncture on insomnia in patients with depression: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA, 5(7).

Objective: To answer the question: what is the efficacy of electroacupuncture in treating insomnia among patients with depression?

Link to study: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2793930

Chao, G. & Zhang, S. (2014). Effectiveness of acupuncture to treat irritable bowel syndrome: A meta-analysis.

Objective: AIM: To evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) through meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Link to study: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3930986/?winst=1731629064789&of=0