Three-needle acupuncture with electroacupuncture for neck pain
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This study tests a special type of acupuncture (using three needles plus mild electrical stimulation) to see if it helps reduce neck pain from cervical spondylosis, especially when it's linked to 'blood stasis' (a traditional Chinese medicine concept of poor blood flow). If you have chronic neck pain, this treatment may improve your pain and movement.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have neck pain that gets worse with movement and better with rest, and an X-ray or MRI shows changes in your neck.
- You have symptoms of 'blood stasis', such as stiff neck pain, a fixed painful spot, or numbness in your arms.
- Your average pain score on a 0-10 scale is between 3 and 7.
- You are not pregnant, don't have a pacemaker or metal implants, and are not taking blood thinners or painkillers for this condition.
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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