Acupuncture treatment for neck and shoulder muscle pain
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This study tests whether intensive acupuncture (a traditional treatment using thin needles) can relieve neck and shoulder muscle pain. Researchers want to see if this approach works better for people whose pain has lasted more than 3 months.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 69 years old
- Your neck and shoulder pain has lasted at least 3 months
- You have not received any other treatment for this pain in the past month
- You are willing to receive acupuncture treatment and follow the study plan
- You do not have serious heart, liver, kidney, or blood disorders
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
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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