Acupuncture showdown: which needle works best for aching knees?

NCT ID NCT07665125

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested two acupuncture methods—thread-embedding and electroacupuncture—in 60 adults with knee osteoarthritis. Participants received 4 weeks of treatment plus standard care. The goal was to see which approach better reduced pain and improved knee function. Results may help guide non-drug treatment choices for chronic knee pain.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Thread-embedding acupuncture and electroacupuncture
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-drug option to ease knee pain and improve function in people with osteoarthritis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Acupuncture effects can vary, and the study does not compare against a sham or placebo group.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS (OA)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Dong Nai Traditional Medicine Hospital

Đông Nãi, Bien Hoa, 76139, Vietnam

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