Acupuncture showdown: which needle works best for chronic pain?
NCT ID NCT02979574
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study compares two acupuncture methods—personalized electro-acupuncture and auricular (ear) acupuncture—against usual care for treating chronic pain. About 360 adults with musculoskeletal pain or fibromyalgia will be assigned to one of three groups. The goal is to see which approach reduces pain intensity and interference with daily life.
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Locations
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge
Basking Ridge, New Jersey, 07920, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen
Montvale, New Jersey, 07645, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, 10065, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Commack
Commack, New York, 11725, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth
Middletown, New Jersey, 07748, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Rockville Centre
Rockville Centre, New York, 11570, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester
Harrison, New York, 10604, United States
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