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

NCT ID NCT07613346

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · 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