Table 3 Breathlessness scores. Baseline scores only given for patients providing relevant follow-up data. Values are mean (standard deviation)
Endpoint | Group | Baseline | Follow-up | p value for within group change | Difference between means+ | 95% C.I. | p value for between group comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Immediately post-treatment | Acupuncture | n = 19: 4.09 (2.32) | n = 19: 3.36 (2.21) | 0.003 | 0.34 | -0.33, 1.02 | 0.3 |
Placebo | n = 14: 3.41 (2.79) | n = 14: 2.42 (2.64) | 0.003 | ||||
Immediately post-treatment (pre-treatment score >2) | Acupuncture | n = 15: 4.87 (1.92) | n = 15: 3.99 (2.03) | 0.003 | 0.45 | -0.55, 1.46 | 0.4 |
Placebo | n = 8: 5.28 (2.18) | n = 8: 3.92 (2.50) | 0.01 | ||||
Mean of seven day breathlessness diary | Acupuncture | n = 10*: 6.58 (1.71) | n = 16*: 5.07 (2.12) | 0.4 | 0.56** | -0.39, 1.51 | 0.2 |
Placebo | n = 7*: 5.99 (1.71) | n = 14*: 3.77 (2.39) | 0.07 |