Needles vs. lasers: can ancient practice ease sickle cell pain?
NCT ID NCT06725550
Summary
This study is testing whether acupuncture can help manage the chronic pain that often comes with sickle cell disease. Researchers will compare traditional needle acupuncture to a needle-free laser version in about 120 participants. They will also use brain scans and other tests to understand how acupuncture might work to relieve pain.
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Indiana University School of Medicine
RECRUITINGIndianapolis, Indiana, 46075, United States
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