Acupuncture needles take on neck nerve pain – new trial tests relief
NCT ID NCT07150234
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether acupuncture can safely reduce arm pain caused by cervical spondylotic radiculopathy, a condition where a nerve in the neck is compressed. Researchers will compare real acupuncture to a sham version in 168 adults over 6 weeks, then follow them for 6 months. The main goal is to see if arm pain drops by at least 30%.
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 it works, this could provide a safe, non-drug option to reduce arm pain and numbness from a pinched nerve in the neck.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with no blinding guarantee. The sham acupuncture may also produce some effect, making real benefits hard to prove.
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The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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