Acupuncture vs. Painkiller for Belly Pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares acupuncture to a common painkiller (diclofenac) for treating non-traumatic abdominal pain that started recently. It aims to see if acupuncture can be a safe and effective option for relieving your pain.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have abdominal pain that started within the last week and is not caused by an injury.
- Your pain is a moderate level or higher (4 or more on a 0-10 scale).
- You are between 16 and 75 years old.
- A doctor has determined you do not need emergency surgery within the next 2 hours.
- You have not taken any pain medication or received acupuncture in the last 6 hours.
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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