Needles vs. lasers: a new hope for sickle cell pain?

NCT ID NCT05045820

Summary

This study is testing whether acupuncture can help manage the chronic pain experienced by people with sickle cell disease. Researchers are comparing traditional needle acupuncture to a needle-free laser version over 10 sessions. They will also use brain scans and other tests to try to understand how acupuncture might work to reduce pain.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Indiana University School of Medicine

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46075, United States

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