Tiny study probes Electroacupuncture's immune effects in shingles

NCT ID NCT06643247

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: First People's Hospital of Hangzhou Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

herpes zoster immune system disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ELECTROACUPUNCTURE HERPES ZOSTER IMMUNE

Contacts and locations

Locations

The Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital
RECRUITING

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China

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