Ancient needles and herbal steam take on stubborn neck pain
NCT ID NCT07515690
First seen Apr 08, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 11 times
Summary
This study tests whether adding Chinese herbal fumigation to acupuncture helps people with long-lasting neck pain more than acupuncture alone. 120 adults with neck pain for at least 3 months will receive five treatment sessions over three weeks. Researchers will measure pain, neck function, sleep quality, and quality of life to see if the combination offers extra relief.
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M. Kandiah Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Sungai Long Campus
Kajang, Selangor, 43000, Malaysia
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What this could mean
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Active substance
acupuncture and Chinese herbal fumigation
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free option for managing chronic neck pain with fewer side effects than conventional treatments.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with only 120 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The herbal fumigation is a traditional remedy not proven in large studies, and the sham control may not fully account for placebo effects.
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