Informed consent
|
X
| | | | | | | | |
Demographics and history collection
|
X
| | | | | | | | |
Inclusion and exclusion criteria
|
X
| | | | | | | | |
Randomization
| |
X
| | | | | | | |
Physical examination and vital signs check
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
Body weight
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
Symptoms check (NYHA Functional Class)
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
Adverse events
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
Concomitant medication check
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
Routine blood testa
|
X
| |
X
| | |
X
| |
X
|
X
|
NT-pro BNP, hs-CRP
|
X
| | | | |
X
| |
X
| |
Cardiac biomarkersb
| |
X
| | | |
X
| | | |
Cardiac function (echocardiography)
|
X
| | | | | | | |
X
|
Electrocardiogram and HRV
| |
X
| | | |
X
| | | |
QOL and symptom questionnairec
| |
X
| | | | | |
X
| |
Credibility and AES
| |
X
| | | |
X
| | | |
Blinding test
| |
X
| | | |
X
| | | |
Acupuncture treatment
| |
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
| | | |