Tiny study probes Electroacupuncture's immune effects in shingles
NCT ID NCT06643247
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how electroacupuncture might affect immune cells in people with shingles (herpes zoster). Researchers will compare standard medication alone versus medication plus electroacupuncture in 8 women aged 50-70. The goal is to see if electroacupuncture changes immune cell levels, which could help explain how it eases pain and speeds recovery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Electroacupuncture
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a better understanding of how electroacupuncture helps the immune system fight shingles and reduce pain.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 8 participants. It is designed to observe immune changes, not to prove a treatment works. Results may not apply to everyone.
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The Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital
RECRUITINGHangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China
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