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

NCT ID NCT07712354

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First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time

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.

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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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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 104 people

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Started

Jun 2026

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Ages

30 years and older

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Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Written informed consent to participate in the study. * Male or female patients aged 30 years or older. * Inpatients or outpatients diagnosed with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy caused by cervical spondylosis at Ho Chi Minh City Hospital of Traditional Medicine. * Clinical diagnosis of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy, including: * Neck pain radiating to the shoulder and/or upper extremity. * Sensory disturbance and/or motor deficit and/or abnormal deep tendon reflexes consistent with the affected cervical nerve root. * At least one positive provocative test (Spurling test, cervical percussion/compression test, cervical distraction test, or shoulder abduction relief test). * Pain intensity of at least 3 on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). * Clinical evidence of cervical spine syndrome. * Cervical spine X-ray demonstrating at least one degenerative finding (osteophytes, intervertebral disc space narrowing, or subchondral sclerosis). Exclusion Criteria: * Cervical radiculopathy caused by conditions other than cervical spondylosis. * Cervical myelopathy or other spinal cord disorders requiring surgical intervention. * Severe systemic illness, frailty, or medical conditions requiring intensive care, or suspected malignancy indicated by unexplained fever, unexplained weight loss, immunodeficiency, or cancer. * Contraindications to acupuncture, including skin infection or ulceration at the acupuncture site, allergy to acupuncture needles, severe needle phobia, or psychiatric disorders preventing cooperation. * Current treatment with strong analgesics (including paracetamol/codeine combinations, tramadol, or strong opioids) or other therapies that may interfere with study outcomes. * Implanted cardiac pacemakers or other implanted electronic medical devices (e.g., neurostimulators, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, or insulin pumps). * Bleeding disorders or hematologic diseases affecting coagulation. * Benign or malignant tumors involving the treatment area or systemic malignancy. * Participation in another interventional clinical trial. * Inability to communicate effectively in Vietnamese. * Pregnant women or women with suspected pregnancy.

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  • University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City

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    Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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