Acupuncture for neck-type cervical spondylosis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether acupuncture at special sensitive points on the gallbladder meridian (a traditional Chinese medicine energy pathway) can relieve neck pain from cervical spondylosis. If you have moderate neck pain and haven't been treated recently, you may be a candidate.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with neck-type cervical spondylosis (neck pain without damage to nerves or spinal cord).
- Your neck pain is moderate — rated between 3 and 7 on a 0-to-10 scale.
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have not received treatments or painkillers for your neck in the last 2 weeks.
- You have no other serious medical conditions (such as bleeding disorders, heart problems, or pregnancy) and no prior neck surgery or fracture.
- Your neck skin is free of scars, swelling, redness, or infections that could interfere with acupuncture.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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