Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
Added acupuncture points improved swallowing in older patients
A four-week randomized trial in 72 older patients with muscle-related swallowing difficulties found better swallowing scores with added acupuncture points than with the…A four-week randomized trial in 72 older patients with muscle-related swallowing difficulties found better swallowing scores with added acupuncture points than with the control program.
Randomized trial · 72 peopleAcupuncture
Who was studied72 older patients with muscle-related swallowing difficulties, 4 weeks
What changedSwallowing scores were better with added acupuncture points than with the control acupuncture and rehabilitation program
The catchTreatment lasted only 4 weeks, limiting conclusions about lasting swallowing improvement