Acupuncture or light therapy: which eases chronic itch better?
NCT ID NCT07451353
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two treatments for chronic itching: acupuncture and narrow-band UVB phototherapy. 90 adults with long-term itching received one month of treatment. Researchers measured itch severity using patient ratings and doctor assessments before and after treatment to see which approach worked better.
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Nermin KARAOSMANOĞLU
Ankara, None Selected, 06630, Turkey (Türkiye)
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