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
- 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT07548476Recruiting
Acupuncture and exercise for nerve pain from cancer treatment
This study tests whether adding acupuncture and exercise can help prevent or reduce nerve pain, numbness, or tingling caused by a cancer treatment called EV-Pembro (a drug combination for bladder cancer). It may help you stay active and feel better during treatment.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06604455Recruiting
Acupuncture and integrative care for quality of life during war
This trial tests if acupuncture and integrative medicine can improve quality of life for cancer patients or hospitalized adults who are stressed by wartime conditions. It aims to help with emotional distress and other concerns related to national emergencies.
Haifa, IsraelAges 18 years+ - NCT07078175Recruiting
Acupuncture vs electroacupuncture for arm recovery after stroke
This trial compares two types of acupuncture to see which one helps improve arm and hand movement in people who had a stroke 1 to 6 months ago.
Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi MinhAges 40–80 - NCT07664280Recruiting
Facial acupuncture for skin aging
This study tests whether a single session of facial acupuncture can improve your skin's structure and how satisfied you are with your appearance. If you are concerned about facial aging and are in good general health, you may be able to join.
TaipeiAges 30–60 - NCT03751566Recruiting
Acupuncture to ease short-term side effects of head and neck radiation
This trial studies whether adding acupuncture to standard radiation care can reduce short-term side effects from radiation for head and neck tumors. You might qualify if you are having treatment with the goal of cure or after-surgery prevention and can reliably complete symptom/side-effect tracking.
BrnoAges 18 years+ - NCT06506240Recruiting
Acupuncture for itching in older adults
This trial tests if acupuncture can reduce chronic itching in people aged 60–80. It may help if you have moderate to severe itching without serious skin damage or other major health issues.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 60–80 - NCT07506122Recruiting
Acupuncture for chronic constipation: dose study
This trial tests different amounts of acupuncture to see which dose works best for chronic constipation. It may help if you have had constipation for at least 6 months and have fewer than 2 complete bowel movements per week without using laxatives.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT07210294Recruiting
Acupressure for stomach discomfort
This study tests if pressing on specific body and ear points can help relieve symptoms of functional dyspepsia, a condition where the stomach feels uncomfortable without any clear damage. It may offer a drug-free way to manage symptoms like pain, bloating, or nausea.
Jakarta Pusat, DKI JakartaAges 18–59 - NCT07747194Enrolling by invitation
Acupuncture to prevent nausea and vomiting after stem cell transplant
This study tests whether acupuncture can reduce nausea and vomiting that often occur after a stem cell transplant. If you are scheduled for a transplant, this treatment might help you feel better during recovery.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–65 - NCT06952959Recruiting
Cosmetic acupuncture for skin and face health
This trial studies cosmetic acupuncture to see how it affects the skin and face. It is for people aged 30 to 60 who have not had acupuncture for beauty recently and do not have certain medical conditions or injections on their face.
TaichungAges 30–60 - NCT06616792Enrolling by invitation
Sound wave steroid vs. laser acupuncture for chronic sinusitis
This study tests two treatments for chronic sinusitis: one uses sound waves to deliver a steroid (dexamethasone) through the skin, and the other uses laser acupuncture. It aims to see which works better for reducing symptoms like congestion, facial pain, and reduced sense of smell.
Dokki, Giza GovernorateAges 30–50 - NCT07664826Recruiting
Acupuncture for reducing gag reflex
This study tests whether acupuncture can help reduce the gag reflex. If you are a healthy adult between 20 and 35 and have never had acupuncture, you might be able to participate.
GreifswaldAges 20–40
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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.