Improving the Quality of Life of a Patient with Kennedy’s Disease Using Acupuncture: A Case Report

Kennedy's disease is a rare X-linked neuromuscular disorder with no curative treatment.Although acupuncture has been suggested as a supportive therapy, evidence supporting its effectiveness remains limited.This single-case study is aimed to assess a patient with Kennedy's disease who underwent 61 acupuncture sessions between March 2023 and October 2023.The clinical outcomes were assessed using EuroQol 5-Dimension 5-Level (EQ-5D-5L), WHO Quality of Life Scale Abbreviated Version (WHOQOL-BREF), and the EQ-Visual Analog Scale (EQ-VAS).After treatment, the EQ-5D-5L score improved from 0.324 to 0.592, WHOQOL-BREF from 43.7 to 47.9, and EQ-VAS from 20 to 40.The patient showed improvements in well-being and functional activity.Acupuncture may improve the quality of life and reduce the symptoms of Kennedy's disease.Although limited to a single retrospective case, the findings of this study suggest the potential of acupuncture as a supportive therapy.