Clinical trials
Acupuncture clinical trials
Below are recruiting acupuncture clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 161 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07123805Recruiting
Acupuncture for knee replacement recovery
This study tests if adding acupuncture before and after knee replacement surgery helps reduce pain and improve recovery. It may be an option for people having planned knee replacement for osteoarthritis.
Pavia, PaviaAges 18 years+ - NCT06304285Recruiting
Acupuncture for Parkinson's with chronic appendicitis
This trial tests whether acupuncture can help people with Parkinson's disease who also have chronic appendicitis. It aims to see if treating the appendix inflammation may also improve Parkinson's symptoms.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 40–70 - NCT07594002Recruiting
Acupuncture for hot flashes in prostate cancer patients
This study tests whether real acupuncture works better than fake acupuncture for reducing hot flashes (sudden episodes of intense heat and sweating) in men with prostate cancer who are on hormone therapy. If acupuncture helps, it could offer relief without more medications.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18–99 - NCT07377279Recruiting
Acupuncture and compression to prevent nerve pain from chemo
This trial tests whether acupuncture and compression therapy can prevent nerve damage caused by taxane chemotherapy in early-stage breast cancer. It aims to reduce numbness, tingling, or pain in the hands and feet.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT06780293RecruitingPhase 2
Laser acupuncture for dry eye and Sjogren's dry eye
This study tests if laser acupuncture can help people with dry eye symptoms, including those with Sjogren's syndrome, which causes dryness in the eyes and mouth. It may be a good fit if you have dry eye or Sjogren's and meet the age and eye test requirements.
Taipei, TaiwanAges 20–75 - 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 - NCT06769061Recruiting
Acupuncture for Chemo Nerve Pain in Gynecologic Cancers
This study tests whether acupuncture can help reduce nerve pain, numbness, or tingling in hands and feet caused by chemotherapy for gynecologic cancers. You may join if you finished certain chemo at least 3 months ago and still have these symptoms.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06571110Recruiting
Acupuncture for opioid pain relief in fibromyalgia
This study tests whether getting real acupuncture helps people with fibromyalgia who are already taking daily opioid pain medicine, compared to fake acupuncture (sham). The goal is to see if acupuncture can improve pain and reduce the need for opioids.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT06553053Recruiting
Acupuncture to prevent Crohn's disease relapse
This trial tests if acupuncture can help people with Crohn's disease stay in remission longer and avoid flare-ups. If you are in remission but have had frequent relapses, this study may be for you.
ShanghaiAges 16–75 - NCT05267093Recruiting
Acupuncture for hand osteoarthritis pain
This study compares real acupuncture to sham (placebo) acupuncture to see which one better reduces pain and improves function in people with hand osteoarthritis. It may help you understand whether acupuncture provides meaningful relief beyond placebo.
BeijingAges 18–80 - NCT02304913Recruiting
Acupuncture to reduce bad taste during chemotherapy
This trial studies whether hypoglossal acupuncture can reduce dysgeusia, or a persistently bad/altered taste, in people who are receiving chemotherapy. If you qualify, it may help improve taste-related eating and quality of life during treatment.
Essen, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT05561088Recruiting
Head acupuncture after stroke clot removal
This trial studies whether doing head acupuncture after a procedure to remove a stroke-causing blood clot can improve recovery and safety. You may be considered if you had endovascular clot removal within 24 hours and meet specific brain-scan and stroke-severity measures.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–100 - NCT04218422Recruiting
Battlefield-style ear acupuncture for hidradenitis pain
This trial tests a type of ear acupuncture (“battlefield acupuncture”) to reduce pain from hidradenitis suppurativa, a long-term skin condition. You may be eligible if your hidradenitis pain is frequent and your treatments are stable.
Dearborn, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06398353Recruiting
Acupuncture for frequent primary headaches
This study tests whether acupuncture can improve quality of life for people with frequent primary headaches (like migraines or tension headaches). If you have headaches more than twice a week, this trial may help you find relief.
Taoyuan, Select A StateAges 18 years+ - NCT07809503Recruiting
Acupuncture and lifestyle help for polycystic ovary syndrome
This trial tests whether combining acupuncture with lifestyle coaching can help women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) based on their individual eye and other health signs. It aims to improve symptoms and overall health.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–40 - 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 - NCT06633666Recruiting
Acupuncture for Long COVID brain and mood symptoms
This study tests whether acupuncture can help with brain fog, memory problems, depression, or anxiety that started after COVID-19 and won't go away. If you have Long COVID and these symptoms, acupuncture might offer relief.
Kowloon Tong, KowloonAges 18–80 - NCT07575334Recruiting
Acupuncture for sudden hearing loss
This trial tests whether acupuncture can help restore hearing in people who suddenly lost hearing in one ear within the past few days. If you've had sudden unexplained hearing loss, this study may help determine if acupuncture is an effective treatment.
ShanghaiAges 18–70 - NCT06732622Recruiting
Laser Acupuncture for Bell's Palsy
This trial tests laser acupuncture as a needle-free treatment for Bell's palsy (sudden facial weakness). It might help people with moderate to severe symptoms who start treatment within 8 weeks of onset.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT07554235Recruiting
Acupuncture for better sleep in seniors with diabetes and high blood pressure
This trial tests if acupuncture given by village doctors can help older adults with both diabetes and high blood pressure sleep better. It aims to improve sleep quality without using sleep medications.
Taizhou, JiangsuAges 65 years+ - NCT07544082Recruiting
Acupuncture for Insomnia Related to Heart-Spleen Imbalance
This study tests whether acupuncture using traditional five-point techniques can help people with long-term insomnia, especially those experiencing poor sleep quality, nightmares, and early morning awakening. It focuses on a specific pattern in traditional Chinese medicine called Heart-Spleen deficiency.
Ho Chi Minh CityAges 18 years+ - NCT07547423Recruiting
Ear laser acupuncture for better sleep in breast cancer patients
This study tests whether ear laser acupuncture (a painless light treatment on the ear) can help improve sleep in people with breast cancer who have insomnia. It is a non-drug approach that may be a safe alternative to sleeping pills.
TaichungAges 18–75 - NCT07537426Recruiting
Acupuncture for Dry Eyes After Facial Paralysis
This trial tests whether tiny acupuncture needles placed under the skin can help relieve dry eyes and other eye discomfort that develops after long-lasting facial paralysis. The goal is to see if this treatment can improve symptoms when standard care hasn't worked well enough.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–65 - NCT07505927Recruiting
Acupuncture for slow stomach emptying after stomach surgery
This study tests whether acupuncture can help improve slow stomach emptying that sometimes happens after partial stomach removal surgery. It's for people who have this specific problem and want to try a non-drug option.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for acupuncture?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 161 recruiting acupuncture 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 acupuncture 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 acupuncture 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.