Acupuncture needle may zap gallbladder pain in minutes
NCT ID NCT07194655
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether acupuncture at a specific point called Yanglingquan can quickly reduce pain from biliary colic, a sharp pain caused by gallstones. Researchers will compare it to standard drug therapy in 248 adults aged 18 to 65. The goal is to see if this traditional Chinese medicine approach offers a safe, fast alternative for pain relief.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- acupuncture at the Yanglingquan point
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a drug-free, quick pain relief option for biliary colic, potentially reducing reliance on painkillers.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial with no phase, so results may not confirm effectiveness. Pain relief from acupuncture can vary widely between individuals.
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