Clinical trials
Acupuncture Therapy clinical trials
Below are recruiting acupuncture therapy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 34 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07335224Recruiting
Acupuncture for hot flashes in men with prostate cancer
This trial tests if acupuncture can reduce the daily discomfort from hot flashes caused by hormone therapy (androgen deprivation therapy) for prostate cancer. It may help men who are bothered by frequent or intense hot flashes find better relief.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT06534125Recruiting
Acupuncture to prevent joint pain from hormone therapy in Black women
This study tests whether acupuncture can prevent joint pain caused by a common hormone therapy pill (aromatase inhibitor) in Black women who have finished treatment for early-stage breast cancer.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07094282Recruiting
Integrative therapies study for chronic back or neck pain
This study is testing integrative medicine therapies for chronic back or neck pain. It is for military members and their families who receive care at Nellis Air Force Base. The goal is to see if these therapies can help reduce pain and improve quality of life.
Nellis Air Force Base, NevadaAges 18 years+ - NCT06931054Recruiting
Acupuncture, ear acupressure and nicotine patches for quitting smoking
This trial tests whether adding acupuncture and ear acupressure to nicotine replacement therapy helps people quit smoking. If you smoke at least 10 cigarettes a day, are 18 or older, and can read Chinese, you may be eligible.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06313866Recruiting
Herbal sniffing therapy plus acupuncture for stroke-related thinking problems
This trial tests if combining traditional Chinese herbal sniffing therapy with electroacupuncture can improve memory and thinking after a stroke. It may help people who are still in the early recovery phase.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges Up to 70 years - NCT05830877Recruiting
Acupuncture study for long-term trouble sleeping
This trial tests whether acupuncture can improve chronic insomnia, meaning ongoing difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. You may be asked to complete questionnaires and sleep testing to see how your sleep and stress signals change.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–70 - NCT04609735Recruiting
Compare manual therapy, exercise, and ultrasound for golfer’s elbow
This study compares two treatment plans for golfer’s elbow—manual therapy plus exercise, and whether adding ultrasound helps more. It aims to reduce elbow and inner-forearm pain and improve how well you can use your arm.
Fort Wayne, IndianaAges 18–60 - 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 - NCT04972669Recruiting
Electrical acupuncture to treat leaks after prostate surgery
This trial studies whether electrical acupuncture can reduce urine leakage (incontinence) after prostatectomy. It is meant for people a few weeks to months after surgery whose cancer markers and symptoms suggest they may be good candidates.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges Up to 75 years - NCT05982223Recruiting
Integrative medicine for lymphoma survivors in early remission
This study explores how integrative medicine (such as nutrition, mind-body practices, or supplements) might help people recover and improve well-being after finishing lymphoma treatment. It is for patients who are in remission for less than one year.
HaifaAges 18 years+ - NCT06653530Recruiting
Thread embedding acupuncture for weight loss
This trial tests a type of acupuncture called thread embedding to help with weight loss. It's for people who haven't had success with diet and exercise alone and have a higher body weight or weight-related health issues.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - 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 - NCT07494162Recruiting
Acupuncture for chronic low back pain with muscle knots
This trial tests if acupuncture can help chronic low back pain by looking at changes in muscle metabolism and blood flow. It compares real acupuncture with a sham (fake) procedure to see if there is a true benefit.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07435610Recruiting
Acupuncture for children with stomach pain and related issues
This study tests whether acupuncture can help children with stomach pain or other gut-brain interaction disorders. It may be a good option if your child's current treatments aren't working well enough.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 8–17 - NCT07092111Recruiting
Ear acupuncture to prevent nerve damage from chemotherapy in breast cancer
This trial tests if ear acupuncture can help prevent nerve damage caused by taxane chemotherapy in breast cancer patients. If you are starting 4 rounds of this chemo and have not had nerve issues before, this may be an option for you.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT03968614Recruiting
Needling plus exercises for Achilles tendon pain
This trial studies whether electrical “deep needling” (a clinician inserts very thin needles and uses electricity) added to stretching and exercises can reduce Achilles tendon pain. It’s mainly for people with Achilles tendinopathy that started at least 3 months ago.
Columbia, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT04609709Recruiting
Physical therapy plus electrical dry needling for tension headaches
This trial tests whether specific physical therapy treatments—exercise, manual soft-tissue work, mobilization, and electrical dry needling/TENS—can reduce tension-type headaches. It may help if your headaches happen often and fit the trial’s “frequent” or “chronic” pattern.
Fort Wayne, IndianaAges 18–65 - NCT05530512Recruiting
Acupuncture for mild to moderate high blood pressure
This study tests whether acupuncture can help lower blood pressure in people with mild to moderate hypertension. You may be asked to join because you meet age and blood-pressure ranges and have a normal heart screening ECG.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 45–75 - NCT06502951Recruiting
Treatment for headache and neck pain after whiplash
This study tests if combining spinal manipulation and dry needling can reduce headache and neck pain in people who have had whiplash from a car accident. It may help if you've had symptoms for more than 4 weeks.
Montgomery, AlabamaAges 18–65 - NCT05753137Recruiting
Acupuncture along with glaucoma drops for mild or moderate glaucoma
This trial studies whether adding acupuncture to your usual glaucoma medication can help with glaucoma control in people with mild or moderate primary open-angle glaucoma. It compares acupuncture plus treatment versus treatment alone (randomly assigned).
TaichungAges 20 years+ - NCT07021352Recruiting
Ear acupuncture for emotional distress in military with PTSD
This trial tests whether ear acupuncture can help active-duty service members and veterans who have emotional distress related to PTSD. You will also receive mindfulness therapy as part of the study.
Fairfield, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT04940780Recruiting
Integrative symptom care during ongoing cancer treatment
This trial offers an integrative therapy program aimed at helping people with symptoms while they are actively receiving cancer treatment. It may help by combining supportive treatments over 8 weekly visits, but you must be able and willing to attend them all.
JerusalemAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for acupuncture therapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 34 recruiting acupuncture therapy 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 therapy 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 therapy 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.