Can acupuncture help when pain pills fail? new study tests ancient remedy for spine disease
NCT ID NCT03420404
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether adding acupuncture to usual care can reduce spinal pain in people with axial spondyloarthritis who did not get relief from NSAIDs. About 140 adults in Singapore will either receive standard rheumatology care or standard care plus acupuncture. The main goal is to compare pain scores after 6 weeks, with follow-ups up to 24 weeks.
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Singapore General Hospital
Singapore, Singapore, 169608, Singapore