Ancient needle technique could tame chronic migraine
NCT ID NCT07633522
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding fire needling (a technique using heated needles) to standard acupuncture can better reduce headache days in people with both chronic migraine and tension-type headache. Eighty-eight adults will receive either the combined treatment or acupuncture alone twice a week for 8 weeks. Researchers will track headache frequency, pain intensity, and quality of life over 24 weeks.
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Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100010, China
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Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100070, China
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Capital Medical University Affiliated Beijing Tongren Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100730, China
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What this could mean
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Active substance
fire needling and filiform needling (acupuncture procedures)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free option to reduce monthly headache days and improve quality of life for people with chronic migraine and tension-type headache.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial (88 people) with no placebo control, so results may not be conclusive. Acupuncture effects can vary, and the procedure may cause discomfort or bruising.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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