Acupuncture vs. painkillers: new study for Post-Surgery knee relief

NCT ID NCT07613346

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether acupuncture can safely reduce pain after surgery for a dislocated kneecap. About 80 adults will choose either standard pain medication or acupuncture. Researchers will track pain, knee function, and swelling for up to 3 months to see which approach works better.

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  • Peking University Third Hospital

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100191, China