Is the use of invasive acupuncture useful in treating hyperventilation syndrome? A preliminary study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN14801647

Enrollment

Registered

2004-09-30

Start date

2003-05-02

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Mental and Behavioural Disorders: Hyperventilation syndrome Mental and Behavioural Disorders Somatoform autonomic dysfunction

Interventions

24 subjects will be diagnosed with hyperventilation syndrome. They will then be randomised into 2 groups and given acupuncture and breathing exercises.

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Subjects diagnosed with hyperventilation syndrome and referred for physiotherapy by a respiratory physician

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Does not meet inclusion criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Hospital anxiety and depression scale 2. SF 36 Health questionnaire 3. Nigmegen questionnaire 4. MRC Dysnoea scale	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026