Can a specific acupuncture point ease stubborn neck pain?

NCT ID NCT07151404

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether adding acupuncture at a specific point called Lieque (LU7) to standard electroacupuncture provides extra pain relief for people with cervical spondylosis, a common cause of chronic neck pain. 130 adults aged 40 and older will receive either the combined treatment or electroacupuncture alone over 20 days. The main goal is to see if neck pain decreases more with the added LU7 acupuncture.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

acupuncture (needling at Lieque (LU7) plus electroacupuncture at Jiaji and neck-shoulder points)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could provide a more effective non-drug option for managing chronic neck pain from cervical spondylosis.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with no blinding, so results may be influenced by placebo effects. The added benefit of the specific LU7 point may be minimal.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Neck Pain spondylosis spondylosis, cervical

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  • Thu Duc City Hospital

    Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, 700000, Vietnam

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