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

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

allergic rhinitis Nasal Obstruction Rhinitis, Allergic

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mermaid Medicine®

    The Hague, South Holland, 2492 NC, Netherlands