Scientific evidence What scientific evidence is there to show that the Buteyko Method works?
A number of clinical trials and research studies have been or are being currently undertaken into the Buteyko Method. The latest published clinical trial was carried out at the Gisborne Hospital in New Zealand. The results were published in the New Zealand Medical Journal, Volume 116 in December 2003. 38 asthmatics aged between 18 and 70 took part in the trial and were split into two groups. One group was taught the Buteyko Method while the second group was given conventional asthma education and relaxation techniques. Investigator contact between the two groups was equal. The Buteyko group reduced their use of inhaled reliever medication by 85% and inhaled steroids by 50%. The control group reduced inhaled reliever medication by only 37% and their use of inhaled steroids remained unchanged. The full text of the Gisborne Hospital trial can be downloaded from the Links page. A resume of other trials and research findings can be found at our sister site, Buteyko Asthma and Health Care.
