Ear acupuncture aimed at cutting opioid use after wrist surgery – but trial never started
NCT ID NCT05974254
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study planned to test whether giving ear acupuncture during wrist fracture surgery could lower the amount of opioid painkillers patients need afterward. It was designed for adults aged 18–64 having a specific type of wrist repair. However, the trial was withdrawn before enrolling anyone, so no data were collected.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- electroacupuncture (ear acupuncture)
- What this could lead to
- If it had worked, this could have pointed toward a drug-free way to manage pain after wrist surgery and reduce reliance on opioids.
- What could go wrong
- The trial was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no results are available. It is unknown whether the approach would have been effective or safe.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ben Taub Hospital
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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