Needles vs. nerve pain: can ancient technique ease modern agony?
NCT ID NCT04560361
Summary
This study tested whether a modern form of acupuncture using mild electrical pulses (electroacupuncture) can safely reduce the severe, lingering nerve pain that can follow a shingles outbreak. It involved 448 adults aged 45-75 who had experienced this pain for over 3 months. Researchers compared the treatment's effect on pain intensity, sleep, and daily life against standard care to see if it provides meaningful relief.
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Locations
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Huai'an Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Huai'an, Jiangsu, 223001, China
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Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine
Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210029, China
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Lianyungang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Lianyungang, Jiangsu, 222004, China
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Nanjing Hospital of Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210001, China
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Nantong Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Nantong, Jiangsu, 226001, China
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Shuyang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Suqian, Jiangsu, 223600, China
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Wuxi Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214071, China
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