Acupuncture vs. nasal spray: which unclogs your nose better?

NCT ID NCT05709977

First seen Apr 03, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This small study tested whether acupuncture can reduce nasal congestion in people with allergic rhinitis (hay fever). 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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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mermaid Medicine®

    The Hague, South Holland, 2492 NC, Netherlands

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