Clinical trials
Electroacupuncture clinical trials
Below are recruiting electroacupuncture clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 56 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07489625RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Electroacupuncture and ear acupressure for cancer pain
This study tests whether adding electroacupuncture (a treatment using mild electric pulses on needles) and ear acupressure (pressing on specific points on the ear) to the pain medicine hydromorphone helps reduce cancer-related pain that isn't well managed by usual treatments.
XiningAges 18–80 - 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 - NCT06703671Recruiting
Acupuncture for disc-related low back pain
This trial tests whether electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture with mild electric pulses) can help people with low back pain caused by a damaged disc. If you have had back pain for at least a month and have not had certain other treatments recently, you may be eligible.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT07496697Recruiting
Acupuncture for healthy digestion study
This trial tests if acupuncture at two specific points can change how quickly food moves through your gut. It is for healthy people to learn more about digestion, not for treating a condition.
Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi MinhAges 18–30 - NCT05237089Recruiting
Electroacupuncture for weight loss in people with prediabetes
This trial studies whether electroacupuncture can help reduce weight in adults who have obesity and blood sugar levels in the prediabetes range. You might be eligible if your weight has been stable and you don’t have certain medical or skin problems.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT05279963Recruiting
Study for bladder pain using a nerve-based treatment (EA)
This trial tests whether a nerve-based therapy called EA can reduce bladder pain. It also aims to understand why the treatment may help by looking at underlying mechanisms.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–70 - NCT05431010Recruiting
Electroacupuncture for walking problems in older people with muscle loss
This study tests whether electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture that uses a mild electric current) can improve walking ability in older adults with sarcopenia, which means age-related loss of muscle. If it helps, it could make it easier to walk and complete daily activities.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 60–95 - NCT05798403Recruiting
Electroacupuncture vs bladder pills for overactive bladder
This trial compares electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture using mild electrical stimulation) with solifenacin, a bladder medication, for women with overactive bladder. It aims to see which treatment works better to reduce bladder urgency and frequent urination.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05997992Recruiting
Electroacupuncture for overactive bladder in women
This study tests whether adding electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture with mild electrical pulses) to usual care can help control overactive bladder symptoms in women. If you are a woman aged 20–80 with overactive bladder and haven't tried certain treatments before, you may be eligible.
New Taipei CityAges 20–80 - NCT06284993Recruiting
Acupuncture for chronic heel pain: testing different schedules
This study tests whether acupuncture given at different frequencies (how often you get it) can help relieve chronic heel pain from plantar fasciitis. It may help you if you've had persistent pain for at least 6 months and have not tried certain recent treatments.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT06330337RecruitingPhase 3
Electroacupuncture plus paclitaxel for recurrent high-grade glioma
This trial tests whether adding electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture with mild electric pulses) to the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel can help people with recurrent high-grade glioma. The goal is to see if the combination works better than paclitaxel alone.
ZhejiangAges 18–70 - NCT06456515Recruiting
Regorafenib, sintilimab, and electroacupuncture for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (regorafenib and sintilimab) plus electroacupuncture for people with advanced colorectal cancer that hasn't responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if this triple therapy can help shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
ChangzhouAges 18–75 - NCT06693453Recruiting
Acupuncture plus cupping for lower back pain
This study tests whether combining electronic acupuncture with dry cupping helps relieve lower back pain caused by a spine condition. It is for people whose pain matches a traditional Chinese medicine pattern of stabbing, fixed pain that gets worse at night.
Ho Chi Minh CityAges 18–70 - NCT06818331RecruitingPhase 2
Electroacupuncture study for recurring brain cancer
This trial tests if a special type of electroacupuncture can help chemotherapy (paclitaxel) reach the brain more effectively in patients whose high-grade glioma has come back after surgery. The goal is to see if this combination can slow tumor growth.
China, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang ProvinceAges 18–70 - NCT06859190RecruitingPhase 3
Ear seeds and acupuncture vs. sleep pill for cancer insomnia
This trial tests whether combining ear seeds and acupuncture works better than a standard sleep pill for insomnia caused by cancer. It might help if you have cancer-related sleep problems and haven't tried these treatments recently.
Xining, QinghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT07003763Recruiting
Electroacupuncture for depression in cancer patients
This trial tests whether electroacupuncture can help treat depression caused by cancer or its treatments. It may be a safe option for people who have not tried acupuncture before and are not currently receiving active cancer treatments.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT07071987Recruiting
Acupuncture for bowel recovery after colon cancer surgery
This trial tests if thread embedding acupuncture can help your bowels start working again faster after surgery for colorectal cancer. It may reduce discomfort and speed up recovery.
Yangzhou, JiangsuAges 18–80 - NCT07482137Recruiting
Electroacupuncture for diabetic foot wounds
This trial tests whether electroacupuncture at a specific point (ST-36) can help heal diabetic foot ulcers. It may be an option for people with diabetic foot sores that have not healed well.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT07545785Recruiting
Electroacupuncture and cupping for shoulder tendon pain
This trial tests whether electroacupuncture (needles with gentle electrical stimulation) and cupping (suction therapy) can reduce shoulder pain from tendon inflammation. You'll receive these traditional treatments if your shoulder pain is moderate and caused by tendon injury rather than other conditions.
Ho Chi Minh CityAges 18–70 - NCT07515885Recruiting
Electroacupuncture for Shingles Pain Relief
This study tests whether electroacupuncture (a form of acupuncture with mild electrical stimulation) can reduce pain from shingles (herpes zoster), a viral infection that causes painful skin rashes. Researchers will also measure certain markers in your blood to understand how the treatment works.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 20–80 - 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 - NCT05530512Recruiting
Acupuncture for mild to moderate high blood pressure
This study tests whether acupuncture can help lower blood pressure in people with mild to moderate hypertension. You may be asked to join because you meet age and blood-pressure ranges and have a normal heart screening ECG.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 45–75 - NCT06157866Recruiting
Cognitive training with acupuncture for fibromyalgia pain
This study tests whether a type of mental training (cognitive training) can help your brain respond better to acupuncture for fibromyalgia pain. You would receive acupuncture while doing a thinking task, and the study will use brain scans to see how your brain changes.
Charlestown, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT06261801Recruiting
Acupuncture plus pregabalin for shingles pain on the face
This trial tests whether adding acupuncture (electroacupuncture) to the standard pain medicine pregabalin can better relieve facial shingles pain that started 1 to 3 months ago. It's for people with moderate pain who are willing to try both treatments together.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–85
Hear when a new Electroacupuncture trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.
Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for electroacupuncture?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 56 recruiting electroacupuncture 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 electroacupuncture 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 electroacupuncture 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.