Clinical trials
Acupoints clinical trials
Below are recruiting acupoints clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 40 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07133620Recruiting
Electrical acupoint stimulation for better recovery after urologic surgery
This trial tests if using mild electrical stimulation on specific acupoints (similar to acupuncture without needles) can help your stomach and bowels get back to normal faster after laparoscopic kidney or prostate surgery.
Xiamen, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT07235371Recruiting
Electrical Acupoint Stimulation for Bladder Recovery After Cervical Cancer Surgery
This study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive electrical stimulation on specific acupoints (like acupuncture points) can help you regain bladder control after cervical cancer surgery. If you've had a catheter for a few weeks and haven't been able to pee on your own, this might be an option to help retrain your bladder.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–70 - NCT07736885Recruiting
Hand stimulation for thinking problems after stroke
This study tests a gentle, painless electrical stimulation on specific points on the hands to see if it helps improve thinking and memory after a stroke. It is for people who have had a stroke in the last 2 weeks to 6 months and are noticing some cognitive changes.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 35–80 - NCT05635669Recruiting
Acupuncture for mild to moderate stress urine leaks
This trial studies whether an “optimized” acupuncture treatment can reduce urine leakage caused by stress, like coughing or laughing. It is mainly for adults with mild to moderate stress urinary incontinence who are medically able to receive acupuncture.
ShanghaiAges 40–75 - NCT07351747Recruiting
Laser acupoints for blocked fallopian tubes
This study tests if laser therapy on specific acupuncture points can help unblock fallopian tubes in women who have not been able to get pregnant. It aims to see if this treatment is a safe, non-surgical option for restoring fertility.
Kafr ash Shaykh, KafrelsheikhAges 20–35 - NCT06978335Enrolling by invitation
Acupoint stimulation for better wound pain relief after surgery
This study tests if gentle stimulation of acupoints (like acupressure or a small device) can ease pain from a surgical wound. It is for adults who are having a surgery with a long incision and will be using a pain pump afterward.
Taipei, Peitou DistAges 18 years+ - NCT07768124Recruiting
Acupoint patches for nausea in lung cancer chemo
This study tests whether acupoint patches can reduce nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy in people with lung cancer. Acupoints are specific spots on the body used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07489625RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Electroacupuncture and ear acupressure for cancer pain
This study tests whether adding electroacupuncture (a treatment using mild electric pulses on needles) and ear acupressure (pressing on specific points on the ear) to the pain medicine hydromorphone helps reduce cancer-related pain that isn't well managed by usual treatments.
XiningAges 18–80 - NCT07081802Recruiting
Acupuncture and herbs for bowel recovery after surgery
This study tests whether a special type of acupuncture (transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation) along with traditional Chinese medicine can help your bowels recover faster after abdominal surgery. It is for people having surgery on the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, stomach, or intestines.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07365345Recruiting
Electrical Stimulation for Low Blood Pressure During TAVR
This study tests whether electrical stimulation at specific points on the body can help prevent low blood pressure during TAVR, a minimally invasive heart valve procedure. It may help people who are at risk for blood pressure drops during surgery.
Xi'an, ShannxiAges 60 years+ - NCT07276932Recruiting
Acupoint paste for constipation after chemo
This study tests whether applying a special paste to acupoints (specific points on your body) can help relieve constipation and boost energy (qi) in people with colorectal cancer who've had chemotherapy. It's for patients who feel weak and have trouble with constipation after treatment.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT07537166Enrolling by invitation
Atropine Drops and Ear Acupressure for Childhood Myopia
This trial tests whether very low-dose atropine eye drops combined with acupressure on the ear can slow down myopia (nearsightedness) progression in children. Researchers will also check how the treatment affects the inner eye tissue.
Taichung, North StrictAges 6–12 - NCT07732530Recruiting
Acupoint Stimulation and Exercise for Pre-Frail Older Adults
This study tests whether combining acupoint stimulation (a type of pressure on specific body points) with exercise can help older adults who are starting to become frail. It aims to improve strength and daily function.
TainanAges 50 years+ - NCT06316310Recruiting
Acupoint Thread Embedding for Weight Loss
This study tests a procedure called acupoint thread embedding to help women lose weight. It involves placing small threads under the skin at acupuncture points to stimulate weight loss.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–45 - NCT06341270Recruiting
Electric acupressure for pain after liver surgery
This trial tests if a gentle electric stimulation on the skin (TEAS) can reduce pain and speed up recovery after liver surgery. The treatment is non-invasive and may be an alternative to pain medicines.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–80 - NCT06548711Recruiting
Acupoint stimulation for cough after lung cancer surgery
This trial tests if a gentle electrical stimulation on your skin at specific points (acupoints) can help reduce a dry cough that lasts 2 weeks or more after lung cancer surgery.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06772961Recruiting
Electrical stimulation on acupoints to reduce breathing problems after surgery
This trial tests whether mild electrical stimulation at specific acupoints (on the arm and hand) before and after surgery can lower the chance of breathing complications when you wake up from general anesthesia.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–100 - NCT06978816Recruiting
Ear pressure points plus pain meds for kidney stone relief
This study tests whether pressing specific points on the ear, along with pain medicine, can relieve kidney stone pain faster than pain medicine alone. It's designed for people with confirmed kidney stones and moderate to severe pain who haven't taken pain relievers recently.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07472881Recruiting
Laser therapy for body shape in obese menopausal women
This study tests whether a laser therapy applied to specific points on the body can help with weight and body shape in women going through menopause who are overweight. It aims to find a safe, non-invasive option for weight management.
Keelung, TaiwanAges 45–55 - NCT07480785Recruiting
Nerve stimulation plus 3 anti-nausea drugs for surgery nausea
This trial tests whether combining a gentle electrical nerve stimulation technique (called TEAS) with three standard anti-nausea medicines can better prevent nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic surgery in women at high risk. If you qualify, you would receive the stimulation plus the medicines, or the medicines alone, to see which works best.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–65 - NCT07287657Enrolling by invitation
Electrical acupoint stimulation after chest surgery
This trial tests a gentle, non-needle therapy that stimulates acupoints with mild electrical current to help you recover better after chest surgery. It may reduce pain and speed healing.
Taipei, HualienAges 15 years+ - NCT06293196Recruiting
Acupoint eye massage trial for healthy people
This study tests whether massaging acupoints around the eyes can improve eye health measurements. It is only for healthy people with no eye problems, recent surgeries, or caffeine before the test.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–80 - NCT07598227Recruiting
Moxibustion Treatment for Nighttime Urination
This trial tests whether moxibustion—a traditional Chinese medicine technique using heat—can reduce how many times you need to urinate at night. If you wake 2+ times nightly to urinate, this study explores whether moxibustion might help you sleep better.
Hualien CityAges 40 years+ - NCT07376824RecruitingPhase 3
Acupoint light therapy and Chinese medicine for ovarian reserve
This trial tests whether combining acupoint photodynamic therapy with traditional Chinese medicine can improve ovarian reserve in women with diminished ovarian reserve. It aims to find a gentle, non-hormonal way to support fertility.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 25–40
Hear when a new Acupoints trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.
Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for acupoints?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 40 recruiting acupoints studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a acupoints trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a acupoints trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.