The BAcC encourages all forms of valid research into any aspect of acupuncture treatment. Research aimed at improving the evidence base and demonstrating the value of traditional acupuncture within the context of health care as provided in the United Kingdom.
Research Strategy
The British Acupuncture Council's Research Strategy can be downloaded by clicking on the link below:
The British Acupuncture Council provides modest funding to assist members in conducting high quality research. Research grants are awarded annually based on the criteria below:
Briefing Papers
The Acupuncture Research Resource Centre has produced a set of Briefing Papers which review the evidence of effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of specific conditions. These papers, in Adobe Acrobat format, are available for download below:
- Migraine (129 Kb)

- Stroke (131 Kb)

- Arthritis (205 Kb)

- Gynaecological Disorders (148 Kb)

- Menopause (134 Kb)

- HIV Infection (158 Kb)

- Addiction & Substance Abuse (218 Kb)

- Asthma (312 Kb)

- Anxiety & Depression (181 Kb)

- Nausea & Vomiting in Pregnancy (414 Kb)

- Sports Injuries (304 Kb)

- Obstetrics (492 Kb)

- Infertility (Short Paper 1) (142 Kb)
