ACUPUNCTURE

This study tested whether adding acupuncture to standard artificial tear eye drops provides better relief for moderate dry eye than using eye drops alone. Ninety adults with moderate dry eye were randomly assigned to receive either just eye drops or eye drops plus ten acupuncture…

This study tested whether acupuncture could prevent or reduce chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN)—a common side effect causing pain, numbness, and tingling in hands and feet. Researchers enrolled 89 women with early-stage breast cancer who were starting taxane chemo…

This study tested whether shining low-level laser or LED light on specific pressure points on the hand could help people relax, sleep better, and feel less anxious. Researchers compared the two light sources in 120 participants, measuring changes in heart rate and the body's ener…

This study tested whether adding acupuncture to standard pain medication (naproxen) works better for reducing recent low back pain in military members and their families. 276 participants with back pain lasting less than 4 weeks were randomly assigned to receive either just medic…

This study tested if adding acupuncture during hip replacement surgery helps patients recover faster. Researchers placed tiny needles in patients' ears while they were under anesthesia to see if it reduced pain and the need for opioid painkillers after surgery. The goal was to he…

This study tested whether acupuncture can help relieve eye fatigue, especially from using phones and computers. Thirty adults who regularly experienced eye strain were randomly assigned to receive either real acupuncture or a fake, non-penetrating needle treatment. Researchers me…

This study tested whether offering acupuncture is a practical way to help manage pain for adults visiting the emergency department. Researchers compared acupuncture to standard pain care across three hospitals to see if it was feasible to run a larger future trial. They measured …