Ancient needles, modern relief? new trial targets stiff necks

NCT ID NCT07559279

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether a special acupuncture method called Jin's Three-Needle technique, combined with electroacupuncture, can ease pain and improve neck movement in people with cervical spondylosis. 104 adults with neck pain and a specific traditional Chinese medicine pattern (blood stasis) will receive daily sessions for two weeks. The goal is to see if this approach reduces pain scores and helps people move their necks more freely.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: acupuncture (Jin's Three-Needle technique and electroacupuncture)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a drug-free option to reduce neck pain and improve movement for people with cervical spondylosis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with no comparison to standard care, so results may not be widely applicable. Acupuncture effects can also be influenced by placebo.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain spondylosis, cervical

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PAIN

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