Acupuncture shows promise for lingering COVID pain

NCT ID NCT06476496

First seen Feb 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study tested whether acupuncture can reduce pain in people with long COVID. 93 adults were randomly assigned to receive either 8 acupuncture sessions or their usual care. Participants completed surveys about pain and daily activities over 5 months. The goal was to see if a larger trial is possible.

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Locations

  • UW Medicine Primary Care at Northgate

    Seattle, Washington, 98125, United States

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