Acupuncture for cervical radiculopathy pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether acupuncture can reduce arm pain or numbness caused by cervical radiculopathy (a pinched nerve in the neck). It is for people with one-sided arm symptoms that have lasted at least 6 weeks and cause moderate to severe discomfort.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- Your arm pain or numbness comes from your neck and affects only one arm.
- You have had this pain or numbness for at least 6 weeks.
- Your average arm pain or numbness in the past week is at least 4 on a 0–10 scale (where 0 is no pain and 10 is worst pain).
- You are willing to try acupuncture and have not had acupuncture in the past week.
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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