Table 2 Baseline characteristics of patients providing post randomization data. Values are number (percentage) or mean (standard deviation)
Acupuncture n = 25 | Placebo n = 20 | |
|---|---|---|
Female | 15 (60%) | 13 (65%) |
Age | 63.0 (12.8) | 67.0 (11.4) |
Diagnosis | ||
breast | 5 (20%) | 4 (20%) |
lung | 20 (80%) | 16 (80%) |
Breathless at rest | 9 (36%) | 6 (30%) |
Credibility score* | 2.24 (0.46) | 2.10 (0.59) |
Steroid use:** | ||
None | 15 (60%) | 9 (47%) |
<40 mg prednisone equivalents | 6 (24%) | 8 (42%) |
40+ mg prednisone equivalents | 4 (16%) | 2 (11%) |
Diuretics** | 3 (12%) | 0 (0%) |
Opiates** | 5 (20%) | 3 (16%) |
Bronchodilators** | 12 (48%) | 7 (37%) |
Fully compliant with acupressure+ | 8 (80%)° | 6 (75%)°° |