Acupuncture for stable angina symptoms in adults
Official title: Effects of Acupuncture on Symptoms of Stable Angina: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Funded at University of California Los Angeles · NIH-11377001 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether acupuncture can help reduce chest pain and improve quality of life for adults with stable angina.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $770,712 |
| NIH project number | 5R01NR020376-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11377001 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21 years and older with a confirmed diagnosis of stable angina and on stable medical therapy for at least one month.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without frequent angina or those not undergoing standard medical therapy may not experience benefit.
What this research studies
If you have stable angina, this trial will compare a standardized acupuncture treatment to a control condition to see if it eases chest pain, improves daily function, and enhances overall well-being over 12 weeks. About 112 adults with ischemic heart disease and weekly angina symptoms will be recruited from two academic centers and randomly assigned to receive acupuncture or a control intervention. The researchers will measure pain, health-related quality of life, and healthcare use, and they will track how long any benefits last after the treatment ends. The goal is to determine if acupuncture could be a helpful addition to standard medical care for stable angina.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If effective, acupuncture could reduce chest pain and improve daily living for people with stable angina.
How similar studies have gone: Prior trials in related conditions suggest potential pain relief with acupuncture, but results vary and this study specifically targets stable angina.
Where this research is happening
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University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Devon, Holli a — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Devon, Holli a
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.