Needles over pills: ER acupuncture study aims to cut opioid use
NCT ID NCT04290741
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether acupuncture given in the emergency department can safely and effectively reduce sudden muscle or bone pain. Researchers enrolled 599 adults with pain lasting 7 days or less. Participants received ear acupuncture, body acupuncture, or no acupuncture, and were followed for one month to measure pain relief and satisfaction.
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Duke University Hospital Emergency Department
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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