A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of acupuncture for the treatment of childhood persistent allergic rhinitis.

Objective: To compare active acupuncture with sham acupuncture for the treatment of persistent allergic rhinitis among children.

Methods: Subjects with persistent allergic rhinitis were recruited from the pediatric outpatient clinic. They were randomized to receive either active acupuncture or sham acupuncture.