The Third Affiliated Hospital Of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Clinical trials sponsored by The Third Affiliated Hospital Of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, explained in plain language.
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Can electric acupuncture waves help bell palsy patients smile again?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether different types of electrical stimulation during acupuncture (electroacupuncture) can help people with Bell palsy, a condition that causes sudden facial paralysis. Researchers treated 75 adults with low-frequency continuous or discontinuous waveforms …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Third Affiliated hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a specific electric pulse speed up bell palsy healing?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two different electroacupuncture waveforms (continuous vs. intermittent) in 120 adults with Bell palsy, a condition causing sudden facial weakness. Participants had moderate to severe symptoms and had already taken standard steroid treatment. The goal was to see…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Third Affiliated hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Ancient needle vs heat: which warms your back better?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how acupuncture or moxibustion (a heat therapy) at two specific points on the arm and leg changes the temperature of the lower back in healthy adults. Researchers measured temperature changes over 30 minutes in 140 participants to compare the effects of these…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Third Affiliated hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC