Needles vs. pain: ER acupuncture study shows promise
NCT ID NCT04880733
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study tested whether acupuncture can help manage acute pain in the emergency department. Researchers enrolled 290 adults with moderate to severe pain from injuries like back or abdominal pain. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either acupuncture or usual care, and the study measured pain levels, anxiety, and pain medication use. The goal was to see if a larger trial is possible.
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Locations
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Einstein School of Medicine
The Bronx, New York, 10461, United States
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University Hospitals/Case Western Reserve University- Cleveland Medical Center
Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
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University of California San Diego
La Jolla, California, 92093, United States
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Vandebilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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