Clinical trials
Acupuncture clinical trials
Below are recruiting acupuncture clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 164 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT07305025Recruiting
Acupuncture for pelvic pain in endometriosis
This trial tests if electro-acupuncture can help reduce pelvic pain in women with suspected endometriosis. You would receive acupuncture treatments and be followed to see if your pain improves.
TrondheimAges 18–45 - NCT03560388Recruiting
Acupuncture and integrative care after gynecologic cancer surgery
This trial studies whether acupuncture and supportive “integrative care” can help people around the time of gynecologic cancer surgery. You may be invited to participate if you’re having surgery for suspected or confirmed gynecologic cancer and can safely take part in the study.
HaifaAges 18 years+ - NCT03810794Recruiting
Acupuncture study for people with Alzheimer’s memory problems
This trial tests whether acupuncture can improve symptoms in people with Alzheimer’s disease. You may qualify if you have memory and thinking changes consistent with Alzheimer’s and meet imaging and brain-scan score requirements.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 50–85 - 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 - NCT04805528Recruiting
Electrical stimulation to reduce dry mouth after head-neck radiation
This trial tests a non-invasive, acupuncture-like electrical stimulation treatment (ALTENS) to help reduce dry mouth after radiation for head and neck cancers. You may qualify if you have bothersome dry mouth and had significant head-neck radiation, with no signs of active cancer and if you can come for treatments over 12 weeks.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05762250Recruiting
Ear acupuncture for symptom relief in advanced cancer
This study tests whether auricular (ear) acupuncture can reduce ongoing symptoms and daily limitations in people with advanced cancer. It may help with discomfort and other side effects related to the disease or its treatment.
StuttgartAges 18–70 - NCT05855421Recruiting
Ear acupuncture sessions for moderate depression during COVID
This trial tests whether auricular (ear) acupuncture can safely improve symptoms of moderate depression during the COVID period. You may be able to join if you’re an adult with moderate depression and can attend the study sessions.
Palhoça, Santa CatarinaAges 18–50 - 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+ - NCT06219694Recruiting
Laser acupuncture for chronic migraine
This trial tests whether laser acupuncture can help people whose chronic migraine medications aren't working well. It's a non-invasive treatment that uses low-level laser light on specific points on the body.
Taichung, Xitun DistrictAges 20 years+ - NCT06311461Recruiting
Acupuncture for stable chest pain
This trial tests whether acupuncture can help relieve symptoms of stable angina, a type of chest pain that happens when your heart isn't getting enough blood. If you have chest pain at least once a week and are already on heart medications, you may be able to join.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 21 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 - NCT06316583Recruiting
Dry needling for painful periods study
This trial tests whether dry needling (a type of acupuncture) can help relieve primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods without another cause). It compares the effects on specific acupoints to see which works best.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–30 - 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 - NCT06366269Recruiting
Acupuncture first for bladder pain syndrome
This trial tests whether acupuncture can help relieve pain and pressure from bladder pain syndrome (also called interstitial cystitis). Researchers want to see if using acupuncture early can improve symptoms better than usual care.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18–89 - NCT06388590Recruiting
Acupuncture for chronic pelvic pain
This trial tests whether acupuncture can help relieve long-term pelvic pain. It is for women who are part of the military community and have not had endometriosis found during a laparoscopy.
Nellis Air Force Base, NevadaAges 21–65 - 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 - NCT06510764RecruitingPhase 3
Chinese medicine and acupuncture for early puberty in girls
This trial tests if Chinese traditional medicine plus intradermal acupuncture can help treat early puberty (precocious puberty) in girls. It aims to slow down puberty that started too soon, avoiding the need for stronger medications.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 4–9 - 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 - NCT06609200Recruiting
Electro-acupuncture for obesity with insulin resistance
This study tests whether electro-acupuncture (a type of acupuncture with mild electric pulses) can help people with obesity and insulin resistance improve their health. It may be an option if you're looking for a non-drug treatment for weight and blood sugar control.
SingaporeAges 21–65 - NCT06702046Recruiting
Pulsed radiofrequency acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis
This trial tests whether a special type of acupuncture using mild radiofrequency energy can reduce knee pain and improve function in people with knee osteoarthritis. It involves 4 weeks of treatment and a 3-month follow-up to see if the benefits last.
Taipei, StateAges 45–85 - NCT06716411Recruiting
Acupuncture for Gulf War Illness relief
This study tests whether acupuncture can help relieve Gulf War Illness symptoms like fatigue, mood or thinking problems, and muscle or joint pain. You may be able to join if you were deployed to the Gulf region and have had these symptoms for more than 6 months.
Berkeley, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06814977Recruiting
Acupuncture for joint pain in cancer survivors
This study tests whether acupuncture can help reduce joint pain in cancer survivors. If you have bothersome joint pain that has lasted at least a month, acupuncture might offer relief.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06858709Recruiting
Electroacupuncture for nerve pain from chemotherapy
This trial tests if adding electroacupuncture, a gentle type of acupuncture using mild electric pulses, can help relieve nerve pain, tingling, or numbness caused by chemotherapy in people with cancer.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for acupuncture?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 164 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.