Acupuncture for Better Asthma Control
Part of Immune system & allergy, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether acupuncture can help people with mild-to-moderate asthma that isn't well controlled by their current medications. If you've had asthma for a while and your symptoms aren't fully managed, this research might help you and future patients.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a diagnosis of asthma that is not well controlled (ACT score of 19 or lower)
- You are between 18 and 70 years old
- You have been on the same asthma medications for at least 4 weeks without changes
- You can understand study instructions and answer questions clearly
- You have not received acupuncture treatment in the past 3 months
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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