Clinical trials
Acupuncture clinical trials
Below are recruiting acupuncture clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 163 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04134702Recruiting
Acupuncture for less pain after outpatient knee surgery
This study tests whether acupuncture can reduce pain after outpatient arthroscopic knee surgery done under general anesthesia. It may help by improving pain control while avoiding certain medicine side effects, but you must meet several specific safety and medication limits.
Greifswald, VorpommernAges 19–55 - NCT04187820Recruiting
Acupuncture for mild to moderate Crohn’s flare
This trial tests whether acupuncture can help calm an active Crohn’s disease flare that is mild to moderate. It may be an option if standard Crohn’s medicines like steroids, immunosuppressors, and anti-TNF drugs are not working for you or you can’t tolerate them.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 16–70 - 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+ - NCT04815668Recruiting
Acupuncture for moderate-to-severe seasonal allergy rhinitis
This trial tests whether acupuncture at a specific spot behind the nose can reduce symptoms from seasonal allergies (triggered by things like grass or birch pollen). It may help if your allergy symptoms are moderate to severe and have lasted for a long time.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT05516862Recruiting
Find the best acupuncture for PTSD recovery
This trial tests different kinds of acupuncture to help people with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). It aims to find which acupuncture approach leads to better recovery over the study period.
Nellis Air Force Base, NevadaAges 18–74 - 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 - 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 - NCT05850130Recruiting
Acupuncture to treat nerve pain from oxaliplatin chemotherapy
This study tests whether acupuncture can reduce nerve pain caused by oxaliplatin chemotherapy in people with gastrointestinal cancers. It may help lessen symptoms like tingling, numbness, or burning that affect hands or feet.
CréteilAges 18 years+ - NCT06359418Recruiting
Acupuncture for prediabetes and obesity
This study tests whether acupuncture can help people with prediabetes and obesity manage their condition. If you have both higher-than-normal blood sugar and excess weight, this trial may offer a non-medication approach to improve your health.
BeijingAges 18–64 - 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+ - NCT06417086Recruiting
Acupuncture for Alzheimer's in gene carriers and non-carriers
This trial tests whether acupuncture can help people with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will compare results in people who carry the APOE e4 gene and those who don't, to see if the treatment works differently.
ShanghaiAges 50–80 - NCT07132034Recruiting
Stress reduction through acupuncture for breast cancer survivors
This trial tests whether acupuncture can help reduce stress in people who finished breast cancer treatment in the last 6 months. You must have a distress score of 5 or higher, and you can be using other treatments or therapies.
BaselAges 18 years+ - NCT06493747Recruiting
Acupuncture and brain stimulation for stroke-related speech loss
This trial tests whether combining acupuncture with a non-invasive brain stimulation method can help people recover speech after a stroke. It is for people who had their first stroke on the left side of the brain at least one month ago.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 25–75 - NCT06540664Recruiting
Ear acupuncture for post-stroke insomnia
This study tests whether auricular acupuncture (using small needles on the ear) can safely and effectively improve sleep in people who developed insomnia after a stroke. It's looking for participants who have had insomnia for at least 3 months since their stroke.
Ho Chi Minh CityAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT06778473Recruiting
Acupuncture plus self-rehab for severe Bell's palsy
This study tests whether combining a gentle type of acupuncture (intradermal acupuncture) with a self-guided rehabilitation program can help people with severe Bell's palsy recover better. It is for adults having their first episode of Bell's palsy with significant facial weakness.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT06805188Recruiting
Acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis
This study tests whether acupuncture can reduce pain and improve function for people with knee osteoarthritis. If you have had persistent knee pain and meet the age and health requirements, this treatment may offer relief without surgery or strong medications.
Nanchang, JiangxiAges 18–70 - 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 - NCT06874803Recruiting
Acupuncture and moxibustion for early Parkinson's motor symptoms
This trial tests whether acupuncture and moxibustion can help improve movement symptoms in people with early to moderate Parkinson's disease. It is designed to see if adding these treatments to your regular care offers extra benefits.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 30–80 - 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+ - NCT07036393Recruiting
Acupuncture vs. TENS for pain after upper belly surgery
This trial compares two non-drug treatments — acupuncture and TENS — to see which works better for pain after upper abdominal surgery. You might join to help find a gentler option for recovery.
Al MansurahAges 20–45 - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for acupuncture?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 163 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.