ACUPUNCTURE

This study looks at whether acupuncture can improve swallowing problems after a stroke. Over 3,200 adults aged 18 to 80 who had a stroke within the past year and have trouble swallowing will take part. Researchers will compare different combinations of Chinese and Western medicin…

This study tests whether a combination of Chinese herbs (Ziyin-Xiehuo granules) and tiny acupuncture needles placed under the skin can help girls with idiopathic precocious puberty. The 170 participants will receive either the herbs plus acupuncture or a placebo. Researchers will…

This study tests whether 8 weekly acupuncture sessions can lower stress in breast cancer patients who finished primary treatment in the last 6 months. 112 participants will be randomly assigned to acupuncture or standard supportive care. The main goal is to see if acupuncture red…

This study looks at whether acupuncture can improve symptoms of ADHD in children ages 6 to 12. Researchers will give some kids acupuncture plus herbal medicine, and others just herbs, then compare results using parent surveys and interviews. The goal is to see if adding acupunctu…

This study tests whether acupuncture can help reduce chronic pelvic pain in women, including those who have experienced sexual assault. Researchers will compare acupuncture to other pain management methods. The trial enrolls 64 women aged 21-65 who are eligible for care at Nellis…

This study tests if a special type of acupuncture (on the tongue area) can reduce taste problems caused by chemotherapy in people with gynecologic cancers. 75 participants will be randomly assigned to real acupuncture, fake acupuncture, or standard dietary advice. The goal is to …

This study explores whether acupuncture can reduce nerve pain and numbness caused by chemotherapy in people with gynecologic, urologic, or rectal cancers. About 75 participants will be randomly assigned to receive real acupuncture, sham acupuncture, or usual care for 6 weeks. The…

This study tests whether a technique called acu-TENS, which uses mild electrical pulses on acupuncture points, can reduce pain and stress during transvaginal egg retrieval for IVF. 144 women will be randomly assigned to receive real acu-TENS or a sham version. The main goal is to…

This study looks at whether acupuncture can reduce pain in people with sickle cell disease. Researchers will also use brain scans and other tests to understand how acupuncture works. The study involves 120 participants aged 14 to 80 who have chronic pain or recent pain crises.

This study tests a specific type of acupuncture, called 'External and Internal Dragons,' to see if it can reduce PTSD symptoms in military members and their families. The treatment is designed to help the rational and emotional parts of the brain communicate better, so the emotio…