Key result
Acupuncture improves heart rate variability, especially when delivered in clinically valid dosages to subjects with a medically diagnosed condition compared to an inert placebo control.
Why the study?
Does acupuncture improve heart rate variability?
Population
Subjects in clinical trials examining the effect of acupuncture on heart rate variability
Comparison
Acupuncture vs Inert placebo control
Design
Systematic_review
Authors
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Supports acupuncture for autonomic regulation in diagnosed conditions with valid dosing; extends HRV evidence versus inert controls.
Systematic Review
Does acupuncture improve heart rate variability?
Acupuncture may improve heart rate variability, suggesting a potential mechanism for global physiological regulation via the autonomic nervous system.
Anderson et al. (2012) conducted a systematic review in Heart rate variability. Acupuncture vs. Inert placebo control was evaluated on Heart rate variability (HRV). Acupuncture improves heart rate variability, especially when delivered in clinically valid dosages to subjects with a medically diagnosed condition compared to an inert placebo control.
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