Acupuncture needles take on long COVID pain
NCT ID NCT06476496
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether acupuncture can reduce pain and improve daily life for people with long COVID. 93 adults with persistent pain after COVID-19 were randomly assigned to receive 8 acupuncture sessions or continue their usual care. Researchers measured pain intensity and its impact on activities over 5 months to see if acupuncture is a feasible and promising treatment.
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 this works, it could point toward a drug-free way to manage long COVID pain and improve daily activities.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small feasibility study, not a full test of effectiveness. Results may not apply to everyone, and acupuncture may not reduce pain for all.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UW Medicine Primary Care at Northgate
Seattle, Washington, 98125, United States
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