Targeted needles and magnetic pulses aim to ease Nerve-Related neck pain

NCT ID NCT07712354

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether high-frequency electroacupuncture at specific neck points, combined with pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, can reduce pain and improve neck function better than standard electroacupuncture plus the same magnetic therapy. The study includes 104 adults aged 30 and older with cervical radiculopathy causing neck pain that radiates to the arm. Pain, neck movement, and disability are measured over two weeks of treatment.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: high-frequency electroacupuncture at cervical Huatuo Jiaji points combined with pulsed electromagnetic field therapy
What this could lead to: If successful, this combination approach could offer a more effective, non-drug option for relieving neck pain and improving function in people with cervical radiculopathy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 104 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effects may be modest or no better than standard electroacupuncture.

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