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
- 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+ - NCT07493902Recruiting
Acupuncture for swallowing problems after a stroke
This study tests whether acupuncture can help people who have trouble swallowing after a stroke. It looks for volunteers who had a stroke within the past year and now have swallowing difficulty that is not too mild or too severe.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT07410793RecruitingPhase 2
Acupuncture plus herbal cream vs standard cream for plaque psoriasis
This trial tests if adding a Chinese herbal cream to acupuncture works as well as adding a standard psoriasis cream (calcipotriol) to acupuncture. It's for people with mild to moderate plaque psoriasis and may offer a natural treatment option.
Muang, ChiangraiAges 18–65 - NCT07389824Recruiting
Acupuncture plus mesalazine for ulcerative colitis
This study tests whether adding acupuncture (using small intradermal needles) to the standard medication mesalazine improves outcomes for people with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis. Participants receive 12 acupuncture sessions and undergo two colonoscopies to assess the treatment's effect.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT07340307Recruiting
Acupuncture for pain after anal surgery
This trial tests whether a special wrist-ankle acupuncture technique can reduce pain after perianal surgery. It may be an option for people who have at least moderate pain and want to avoid stronger painkillers.
PutianAges 18–75 - 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+ - NCT07337096Recruiting
Electro-acupuncture for advanced lung cancer: the EALER study
This study tests whether adding electro-acupuncture (a gentle type of acupuncture with mild electrical pulses) to standard first-line immunotherapy and chemotherapy can help people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. It aims to see if this combination improves quality of life and overall treatment outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07296497Recruiting
Acupuncture for stubborn rosacea: safety and effectiveness
This trial tests whether acupuncture can help people with rosacea that hasn't improved with standard treatments like oral antibiotics or light therapy. If you have persistent redness or flushing that affects your daily life, this study may offer a new option.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–65 - NCT06824376Recruiting
Acupuncture for high uric acid without gout
This trial tests if manual acupuncture can safely lower uric acid in people who have high levels but have never had a gout attack. It aims to find a drug-free way to manage hyperuricemia before it causes joint problems.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT00932139Recruiting
Electro-acupuncture to help lower high blood pressure
This trial studies whether electro-acupuncture can improve blood pressure in people with mild coronary artery disease or high blood pressure. If it works, it may offer a non-medicine approach to better blood pressure control.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 18–85 - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT06915116RecruitingPhase 2
Acupuncture for period loss after chemotherapy
This trial tests whether acupuncture can help bring back periods in young women who lost them due to chemotherapy. It may also help with menopause symptoms for those on hormone-suppressing treatments.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 15–40 - 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 - 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 - 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
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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.