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Can pressing ear points ease low back pain after menopause?

NCT ID NCT07829289

NEW Symptom relief Sponsor: Chia Fen Wu Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 21, 2026 · Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Summary

Researchers test whether auricular acupressure, which applies pressure to specific points on the ear, can reduce chronic low back pain and related symptoms in postmenopausal women aged 50 to 65. Participants receive either real acupressure at points linked to pain and mood or a sham version at unrelated points for four weeks. The trial measures changes in daily functioning, pain severity, and menopausal symptoms to see if the real treatment works better than the sham.

What this could mean

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Active substance
auricular acupressure, a technique that applies pressure to specific points on the ear
What this could lead to
If it works, auricular acupressure could offer a low-risk, drug-free way to help postmenopausal women manage chronic low back pain and related symptoms.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study. Ear acupressure may not relieve pain better than a sham procedure, and results in Taiwanese women may not apply to others.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 70 people

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Started

Jan 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

50 to 65 years

Sex

Female participants only

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Women aged 50-65 years 2. Chronic low back pain lasting longer than 12 weeks Exclusion Criteria: 1. Unable to read 2. Cardiovascular conditions, including cardiac arrhythmia, heart failure, or coronary artery disease 3. Malignant tumor 4. Infection or open skin lesion on or around the ear 5. Previous lumbar spine surgery

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Chronic low back pain (non-specific, uncomplicated)

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  • 100 Shih-Chuan 1st Rd.

    Kaohsiung City, Sanmin District, 80708, Taiwan

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