Clinical Trials- Scientifically validated responses to Acupuncture:


​Pain:

   Anesthesia- Duke University Medical Center uses Acupuncture Anesthesia During Surgery
    https://bartlettacupuncture.com/duke-university-uses-acupuncture-anesthesia-during-surgery/​
   
   Post Surgical Relief- Acupuncture Reduces Pain, Need For Opioids After Surgery, Duke University Medical
    https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/10/071016181238.htm   

   Chronic Pain- See two great resources below:

        Effective for non-specific musculoskeletal pain, osteoarthritis, chronic headache, shoulder pain.
        https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4036643/
    
        Indiana University School of Medicine: Acupuncture releases stem cells to reduce pain,     
        promote tendon tissue repair.
        http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/stem.2613/full ​ 
    
    Migraines- A review of trials by Albrecht Molsberger, M.D. published in the Canadian Medical 
    Association Journal shows "It is at least as effective as prophylactic drug therapy, has longer
    lasting effects, is safe, seems to be cost-effective and reduces drug intake with possibly
    unwanted severe effects."  
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3291665/

    Neck and Shoulder Pain- Swedish and German research (177 subjects) with notable results.  “Our
     results show that acupuncture is a safe form of treatment for people with chronic neck pain, and offers clear clinical       
     advantages... in the reduction of pain and improvement of mobility…Acupuncture can be a safe
​     form of treatment for patients with chronic neck pain... .”  
​     British Medical Journal June 30, 2001;322:1-6.
       
    Low Back Pain- German study w/ over 1,000 participants.  Ask me about the "sham" group.
    http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/news/20070924/study-acupuncture-eases-low-back-pain

    Elbow Pain, chronic tennis elbow- Just a single treatment shows a marked response. 
    (Longer time horizons are more telling, nevertheless...)
    www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11886971    
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    Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis- MD-run trial concludes 40% reduce pain/increased function
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15611487 


Fertility:

    IVF- Massive increase in embryo retrieval results with just two acupuncture tx's
    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11937123

    Erectile Dysfunction- Two thirds respond positively
    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14562135


Cancer:

   Dana-Farber Cancer institute- Weidong Lu, MB, MPH, PhD & David S. Rosenthal, MD. find that
    acupuncture appears to be beneficial:
     -To reduce post-operative nausea and vomiting, and to lessen the need for opioid painkillers (such as morphine)       
       following cancer surgery,
      -To relieve constipation and itching that are common side effects of morphine and other opioid drugs,
      -To treat pain and loss of nerve sensation (neuropathies) resulting from chemotherapy,
      -For relief of joint pain in women taking aromatase inhibitors for breast cancer,
      -To help relieve chronic pain from neck surgery and radiation for cancer.     
     http://blog.dana-farber.org/insight/2013/04/can-acupuncture-ease-cancer-symptoms/? 
     _ga=2.81198807.1534929340.1516994455-1653348369.1516994455

   Cancer/Chemo Related Fatigue:  Meta-analysis of ten trials with over 1,300 patients.  Concluding,
     "Acupuncture is effective for CRF management and should be recommended as a beneficial alternative therapy for CRF   
      patients, particularly for breast cancer patients and those currently undergoing anti-cancer treatment."
     https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29128952​

 
Digestive:

    Heartburn- acupuncture compares favorably to pharmaceutical tx (omeprazole 20 mg twice a day
    and 20mg mosapride thrice a day).    
    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20697939

    IBS- over 40% have moderate to significant improvement
    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2694961/


Respiratory:

    Allergy, Asthma- Favorable response for allergic asthma patients
    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11152056

    Sinus Infections- Acupuncture and Conventional Medicine get similar results (some patients
    respond better to acupuncture)
    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2546421/


Emotional:

    Anxiety- Reduction in Anxiety
     http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22219023

     Depression- Both acupuncture and counseling are highly effective
     http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24086114