Can acupuncture beat nasal spray for stuffy noses?
NCT ID NCT05709977
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This small study tested whether acupuncture can relieve nasal congestion in people with allergic rhinitis. Eleven adults received either acupuncture or a standard nasal spray for 6 weeks. The goal was to see if acupuncture offers a safe, side-effect-free option for stuffy noses.
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Conditions
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Mermaid Medicine®
The Hague, South Holland, 2492 NC, Netherlands
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