ArticleIntegrative medicine research2025
Comparing penetrating needles and non-penetrating needles with electrical stimulation combined with exercise training for relief of dyspnea and improving exercise tolerance in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: A single-blind randomized controlled trial.
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Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by persistent airflow limitation. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of penetrating needles with electrical stimulation combined with exercise training on relieving dyspnea and improving exercise tolerance among COPD patients. Method: A total of 85 patients were recruited and randomly assigned to receive either penetrating needles with electrical stimulation (PE) or non-penetrating needles with electrical stimulation (NPE), 3 times a week, for 8 weeks, totaling 24 treatments. Both groups underwent exercise training. The evaluations were conducted at the baseline, after 14 treatments, and after 24 treatments. Results: The PE group showed significant improvement in 6-minute walk distance (6MWD) after the 14 Conclusion: Penetrating needles with electrical stimulation combined with exercise training may be clinically useful for COPD patients in relieving dyspnea and improving exercise tolerance. Trial Registration: Chinese Clinical Trial Registry, ChiCTR1900028627.
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