The Acupuncture Research resource centre is a project originally associated with Thames Valley University, and independent, though the project does receive some funding from the British Acupuncture Council. Over the past few years they have brought together research information on the acupuncture treatment of a variety of diseases and ailments. At ARRC they understand more about how acupuncture works and how it is actually used and so are able to make decisions about the usefulness of studies which are more aligned with actual practice. They also may include some studies that are ignored by other organisations because of the study control used, blinding method etc. ARRC research strategy

Resouces summarising research on acupuncture

Download or view pdf literature reviews compiled by the Acupuncture research resource centre ARRC and distributed by the British Acupuncture council (BAcC). Just click on the disease of interest listed below. These literature reviews are more in depth than the fact sheets and are aimed more for the practitioner, doctor or health professional.

For more information on acupuncture and conditions that can be treated with acupuncture, please also visit the British Acupuncture Council website:

BAcC research fact sheets.