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
- NCT06758154Recruiting
Electro-acupuncture for subjective cognitive decline
This study tests whether electro-acupuncture can improve thinking and memory in people with subjective cognitive decline (when you notice memory issues but standard tests are still normal). It involves receiving acupuncture and brain scans over a period of time.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 55–79 - NCT06725550Recruiting
Acupuncture for pain in sickle cell disease
This trial tests whether adding acupuncture to standard pain treatments can help manage pain in people with sickle cell disease. It involves brain scans, questionnaires, and acupuncture sessions to see if this approach reduces pain and improves quality of life.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 14–80 - NCT06638450Recruiting
Acupuncture for Teens with Stress and Insomnia
This study tests whether acupuncture can help teenagers who have been feeling anxious or down and having trouble sleeping. If you've had these feelings for more than 3 months and haven't taken medicine or had acupuncture recently, you may be able to join.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 15–22 - 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 - NCT06344819RecruitingPhase 2
Acupuncture for People at High Risk of Sepsis
This study tests whether acupuncture can help people at high risk for sepsis, a serious infection that can lead to organ failure. If you’re 18 or older, have had a sepsis order set put in within the last two days, and are not yet in the ICU, you may be able to join.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05850130Recruiting
Acupuncture for nerve pain after colon cancer treatment
This trial tests whether acupuncture can relieve the nerve pain and tingling in the hands and feet that often occurs after treatment with oxaliplatin, a chemotherapy drug for gastrointestinal cancers. The study aims to help people manage this side effect and improve their daily comfort.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT05328401Recruiting
Laser acupuncture for shoulder pain after stroke
This trial tests whether laser acupuncture can reduce shoulder pain in people recovering from a stroke. It compares outcomes while making sure participants are not using certain pain medicines or shoulder injections that could affect results.
Keelung, TaiwanAges 20 years+ - NCT04533295Recruiting
Acupuncture to support pregnancy in women with failed IVF
This trial studies whether adding acupuncture during embryo transfer and hormone treatment can improve pregnancy outcomes for women who have had repeat IVF implantation failures with no known cause. It may help your chance of clinical pregnancy when you transfer good-quality frozen embryos.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 25–40 - 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 - NCT06364670Recruiting
Acupuncture for tinnitus: brain imaging study
This study is testing whether acupuncture can help treat tinnitus by using a special brain imaging technique (fNIRS) to see how the brain responds. It may help find out who benefits most from acupuncture.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–60 - NCT06390761Recruiting
Acupuncture for constipation in Parkinson's disease
This trial tests whether acupuncture can help relieve constipation in people with Parkinson's disease. If you have both Parkinson's and constipation that is not caused by another medical condition, this study may offer a non-drug treatment option.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 35–80 - NCT04677751Recruiting
Testing acupuncture effects in people with an implanted seizure device
This study looks at how adding acupuncture may change seizure activity in people who already have an implanted RNS seizure monitor and stimulator. You might benefit by learning whether acupuncture helps with seizure patterns without changing your usual treatments.
Houston, TexasAges 15–60 - NCT07797959Recruiting
Thread acupuncture plus standard reflux treatment
This study tests whether adding thread-embedding acupuncture to standard acid-reducing medication helps people with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) feel better. It may offer an extra option for managing symptoms like heartburn and regurgitation.
Ho Chi Minh CityAges 18–60 - NCT06128772Recruiting
Acupuncture study for chronic pain
This study tests if battlefield acupuncture, a specific type of ear acupuncture using tiny needles or tacks, can help veterans with chronic pain. It may be a good option if you have a history of substance use disorder and are interested in a non-drug approach to pain relief over 16 weeks.
Bedford, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07763587Recruiting
Acupuncture for breast cancer patients with mood or sleep problems
This study looks at how acupuncture (including ear acupuncture) can help women with breast cancer who also have emotional issues like anxiety, depression, trouble sleeping, or fatigue. It aims to see if this treatment improves their quality of life.
TianjinAges 18–70 - NCT06590766Recruiting
Acupuncture and massage for cancer patients in and after hospital
This trial studies whether adding acupuncture and hands-on therapies to standard care can improve quality of life for cancer patients. It starts in the hospital and continues as you transition back home.
Haifa, IsraelAges 18–100 - 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 - NCT02647827RecruitingPhase 2
Acupuncture or metformin for insulin resistance in PCOS
This study tests whether acupuncture or the diabetes medicine metformin can improve insulin resistance in women with PCOS. It may help with hormone-related symptoms and metabolic health, comparing the two approaches against usual care for non-PCOS controls.
BeijingAges 18–40 - 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 - 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 - NCT07632352Recruiting
Acupuncture for Sudden Asthma Attacks
This trial tests whether acupuncture can help relieve symptoms during sudden, severe asthma attacks. Researchers want to see if this traditional treatment method can reduce breathing problems and improve recovery.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18 years+ - NCT07552714Recruiting
Acupuncture and ear acupressure for chronic insomnia
This study tests a type of acupuncture (thread-embedding) combined with ear acupressure for people with chronic insomnia, using a personalized approach based on Traditional Chinese Medicine. It aims to see if these treatments can improve sleep quality and possibly reduce inflammation.
Ho Chi Minh City, CityAges 40–75 - NCT07552246RecruitingPhase 4
Acupuncture vs medication for depression and anxiety
This study compares acupuncture with standard medication for reducing depression, anxiety, and related sleep problems. It aims to see if acupuncture is a helpful alternative for people in China who are struggling with these conditions.
Kunshan, JiangsuAges 18–65 - 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+
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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.