Key result
Acupuncture stimulation reduced heart rate to a greater degree in sitting subjects (7.0 bpm) compared to supine subjects (3.6 bpm) (p<0.05).
Why the study?
Does acupuncture stimulation at the Shousanli point reduce heart rate to a greater degree in a sitting position compared to a supine position in healthy subjects?
Population
20 healthy subjects
Comparison
Acupuncture needling for one minute at the… vs The same acupuncture procedure performed in a…
Design
RCT, The position for stimulation of each subject, either supine or sitting…
Follow-up
Immediate (transient)
Authors
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Position should be considered for acupuncture targeting autonomic effects; extends evidence of posture-dependent heart rate responses in healthy adults.
RCT (n=20)
Randomized
Does acupuncture stimulation at the Shousanli point reduce heart rate to a greater degree in a sitting position compared to a supine position in healthy subjects?
Absolute Event Rate: 7% vs 3.6%
p-value: p=<0.05
Acupuncture at the LI10 point causes a significantly greater transient reduction in heart rate when performed in a sitting position compared to a supine position, likely due to reduced sympathetic drive.
Imai et al. (2003) conducted an RCT in Healthy (n=20). Acupuncture stimulation in a sitting position vs. Acupuncture stimulation in a supine position was evaluated on Transient heart rate reduction (p=<0.05). Acupuncture stimulation reduced heart rate to a greater degree in sitting subjects (7.0 bpm) compared to supine subjects (3.6 bpm) (p<0.05).
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