Acupuncture showdown: which needle technique eases neck pain fastest?

NCT ID NCT07240623

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two acupuncture styles in 124 adults with sudden neck pain from cervical spondylosis. One group got manual acupuncture at points far from the neck, while the other got electroacupuncture at neck-area points. Both groups also did neck exercises daily for 10 days. The goal was to see which approach better reduced pain and improved neck movement.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

acupuncture

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show which acupuncture method works better for quick neck pain relief and improved movement.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed trial with no blinding of practitioners, and results may not apply to chronic pain or other conditions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

spondylosis spondylosis, cervical

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Traditional Medicine Hospital of Ho Chi Minh City

    Ho Chi Minh City, Xuan Hoa Ward, Vietnam