Acupuncture needles vs. wrinkles: one session may boost skin thickness

NCT ID NCT07664280

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Far Eastern Memorial Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a single session of facial acupuncture can improve skin structure and how people feel about their appearance. Researchers will enroll 60 adults aged 30–60 who are concerned about facial aging. Participants are randomly assigned to get acupuncture right away or wait 6 weeks. The team uses skin ultrasound and 3D scans to measure changes in skin thickness, volume, and wrinkles, along with patient questionnaires.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture (FRA)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a quick, non-surgical option to improve skin appearance and boost confidence.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only one session. Results may not last or apply to everyone, and individual responses vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Patient Satisfaction

As listed by the trial registrant

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

FACIAL AGING SKIN AGING WRINKLES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Neihu Lixin TCM Clinic
RECRUITING

Taipei, 114, Taiwan

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