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
- NCT06912347Enrolling by invitation
Herbal therapy to prevent infection after stem cell transplant
This trial tests whether a special herbal treatment applied to the skin can help prevent infections around the bottom that are caused by diarrhea after a stem cell transplant. It may be an option for people who are getting a transplant for the first time.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 14–70 - NCT07308951Recruiting
Electrical acupoint stimulation for chronic cancer pain relief
This trial tests if a small, patient-controlled device that sends mild electrical pulses to acupoints (like acupuncture without needles) can improve quality of life for people with ongoing cancer pain. It may offer a drug-free way to manage pain at home.
Zhejiang, HangzhouAges 18–80 - NCT07535593RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Electrical Acupoint Stimulation for Consciousness Disorders
This trial tests a non-invasive treatment called transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) to help people recover consciousness after severe brain injury. The treatment uses mild electrical pulses on specific points on the hands and may help improve awareness and responsiveness.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–80 - NCT07715721Recruiting
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine for Sarcopenia and Sleep Problems in Older Adults
This study looks at how Traditional Chinese Medicine body types and sleep patterns relate to muscle loss (sarcopenia) in older adults, and tests whether acupoint stimulation (like acupuncture without needles) can help.
TainanAges 20 years+ - NCT05904340Recruiting
Acupuncture-like electrical stimulation for nerve pain after chemo
This trial studies whether a skin-applied, acupuncture-like electrical treatment can reduce ongoing nerve pain (chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy) after breast cancer chemotherapy. It may help if your nerve symptoms have not improved after finishing chemo.
Changhua, ChanghuaAges 18–80 - NCT06316583Recruiting
Dry needling for painful periods study
This trial tests whether dry needling (a type of acupuncture) can help relieve primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods without another cause). It compares the effects on specific acupoints to see which works best.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–30 - NCT06360965Recruiting
Acupoint patch for pelvic pain after PID
This trial tests a skin patch treatment (acupoint application) placed on specific points of the body to help relieve ongoing pelvic pain from pelvic inflammatory disease. It may be a good option if you have moderate pain and ultrasound findings of tubal thickening or fluid.
BeijingAges 18–50 - NCT06580197Recruiting
Ear acupuncture after belly surgery to help recovery
This trial looks at whether ear acupuncture can help people recover after major abdominal surgeries like Whipple, pancreatectomy, or subtotal gastrectomy. It may help reduce digestive problems by tracking a substance called AAT (alpha-1 antitrypsin).
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 40–70 - NCT07267052Recruiting
Nerve stimulation at acupoints for pain relief
This trial uses a gentle electrical device on acupuncture points to study how it affects pain signals in the body. Healthy adults can join to help researchers understand a possible drug-free way to manage pain.
Taichung, Beitun, TaiwanAges 20 years+ - NCT06782815Recruiting
Acupuncture for stress-related insomnia in young adults
This trial tests whether specific acupuncture points can improve sleep in people with insomnia linked to stress and mood. It focuses on adults under 40 who have had trouble sleeping for at least two weeks.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–40 - NCT06860763Recruiting
Acupuncture for ADHD in kids aged 6–12
This study tests whether acupuncture can help children with ADHD. It also looks at which acupuncture points work best and how children experience the treatment.
Beijing, Chaoyang DistrictAges 6–12 - NCT07003763Recruiting
Electroacupuncture for depression in cancer patients
This trial tests whether electroacupuncture can help treat depression caused by cancer or its treatments. It may be a safe option for people who have not tried acupuncture before and are not currently receiving active cancer treatments.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT07296653RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Prolotherapy for chronic low back pain
This trial tests a treatment called prolotherapy, which uses injections of a sugar solution into specific acupuncture points to help relieve chronic low back pain. It is for people who have had low back pain for at least 3 months, have not had previous back surgery, and have not received similar injections recently.
Athens, AtticaAges 35 years+ - NCT07605676RecruitingPhase 4
Acupuncture stimulation versus strength training for anemia from heavy periods
This study tests whether acupuncture-based electrical stimulation or resistance (strength) training can help women with moderate iron-deficiency anemia caused by heavy menstrual bleeding. Both treatments aim to improve energy levels and blood counts alongside standard medical care.
CairoAges 20–30 - NCT07657390RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Acupoint plaster for moderate to severe cancer pain
This study tests a special pain-relief plaster placed on acupoints (body points used in acupuncture) to see if it can help people with moderate to severe cancer pain who are already taking pain medications. The goal is to find a gentler way to improve pain control.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT07662733Recruiting
Acupuncture for better sleep and less pain after lung cancer surgery
This trial tests if acupuncture given before and after surgery can help patients sleep better and have less chronic pain after a lung cancer operation. You may join if you are having a specific type of lung cancer surgery, are in good general health, and do not have severe sleep problems already.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75
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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.