Effect of acupuncture and its influence on cerebral activity in patients with persistent asthma: study protocol for a randomized controlled clinical trial
Abstract:BackgroundPrevious studies suggested that acupuncture was a promising adjunct treatment for asthma. However, the underlying mechanism of acupuncture for asthma remains unclear. The present trial aimed to explore whether and how specific meridian acupuncture works in quality of life and symptomatic improvement by modulating brain function in asthma patients.Methods: A randomized controlled functional brain imaging trial is currently being conducted in Sichuan, China. In total 48 patients with mild to moderate, … Show more
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