ACUPUNCTURE

This study tests whether acupuncture can reduce the nerve pain, numbness, and tingling that often lingers after chemotherapy. Cancer survivors who completed chemo at least three months ago will receive either real acupuncture, a sham (fake) version, or no extra treatment. The goa…

This study tested whether mild electrical pulses on specific acupoints could reduce nausea and vomiting caused by cisplatin chemotherapy. Thirty-four cancer patients received the stimulation during treatment. The goal was to see if this drug-free approach could ease these common …

This study tested whether acupuncture can help prevent or reduce nerve pain, numbness, and tingling caused by chemotherapy in people with early-stage breast cancer. 89 participants were split into two groups: one received acupuncture, the other watched nature videos and did relax…

This study looked at whether acupuncture can help manage pain for people visiting the emergency department with common painful conditions like back pain or abdominal pain. About 290 adults were split into two groups: one received acupuncture, the other got usual care. The goal wa…

This study tested whether acupuncture can relieve eye fatigue. Thirty adults who often feel eye strain from screens were split into two groups: one got real acupuncture, the other got a fake (sham) version. Researchers measured how well the eyes could focus before and after treat…

This study tested whether ear acupuncture (called Battlefield Acupuncture) works better than standard painkillers (NSAIDs) for acute low back pain in active-duty military members. 276 participants received either acupuncture, NSAIDs, or both. The goal was to see which approach re…

This study tested whether giving acupuncture during hip replacement surgery helps patients use fewer opioids and recover faster. 484 adults having hip replacement were split into two groups: one received ear acupuncture with mild electrical stimulation while sedated, and the othe…

This study tests whether shining low-level laser or LED light on specific acupoints on the hand can help people relax and improve sleep and anxiety. Researchers will measure heart rate and energy levels in 60 healthy volunteers before and after light therapy. The goal is to see i…

This study tested whether adding acupuncture to standard artificial tears helps people with moderate dry eye more than drops alone. 90 adults were randomly assigned to get either artificial tears only or tears plus acupuncture twice a week for five weeks. Researchers measured sym…