Needles vs. shingles: can electroacupuncture boost immunity?

NCT ID NCT06643247

First seen Feb 03, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study looks at how electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture with mild electric pulses) affects immune cells in people with shingles. Researchers will compare patients who get standard medication alone versus medication plus electroacupuncture. The goal is to understand if electroacupuncture helps relieve pain and reduce complications by changing immune responses. The study involves 8 participants and healthy volunteers for comparison.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • The Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China

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