…”Compared to usual PTSD care, a four week course of twice weekly TCM acupuncture resulted in significantly greater improvements in… PTSD symptoms (pre-post ES 1.4-1.6; versus usual care ES 0.7-1.0) Depression and pain symptoms Mental health functioning but not physical functioning…”
See full study at:
http://www.pdhealth.mil/downloads/Evaluating_the_Efficacy_of_Acupuncture_as_a_Treatment_for_Posttraumatic_Stress_in_Military_Personnel.pdf