Shanghai Institute Of Acupuncture, Moxibustion And Meridian
Clinical trials sponsored by Shanghai Institute Of Acupuncture, Moxibustion And Meridian, explained in plain language.
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Electric needles may offer new hope for bladder emptying problems
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two types of electrical nerve stimulation to help people who cannot fully empty their bladder due to nerve damage. 70 adults with non-obstructive urinary retention received either pudendal nerve stimulation with long needles or sacral neuromodulation. The main g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Institute of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Meridian • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:53 UTC
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Acupuncture needles vs. sham: does it really help Alzheimer's?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding acupuncture to standard care can slow down memory and thinking problems in people with mild Alzheimer's disease. Researchers compared real acupuncture to a fake (sham) procedure in 160 participants to see if the effects were real or just a placebo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Institute of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Meridian • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Acupuncture with a jolt: new hope for dry eyes?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture with mild electric pulses) can improve symptoms of mild-to-moderate dry eye. 168 adults received either real or sham electroacupuncture. Researchers measured tear film stability and other eye health markers to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Institute of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Meridian • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC