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Table 4 Effect of acupuncture point prescription on outcome.

From: Acupuncture for dyspnea in advanced cancer: a randomized, placebo-controlled pilot trial [ISRCTN89462491]

Endpoint

Point prescription

n

Difference between groups+

95% C.I.

Immediately post-treatment

Initial

15

-0.23

-1.23, 0.77

 

Modified

18

0.87

-0.19, 1.94

Daily Breathlessness diary

Initial

12

0.63

-0.54, 1.79

 

Modified

17

0.43

-0.92, 1.77

  1. + Positive indicates worse score in acupuncture group