Can acupuncture or relaxation ease sickle cell pain? new study says yes
NCT ID NCT04906447
First seen Mar 04, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study tested whether guided relaxation or acupuncture can help reduce chronic pain and opioid use in people with sickle cell disease. About 379 adults with sickle cell disease and chronic pain took part across three hospitals. Participants were randomly assigned to receive guided relaxation, acupuncture, or usual care, and researchers measured changes in pain, mood, and daily function after 6 weeks.
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Locations
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina, 22710, United States
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Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland, 21218, United States
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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, 32610, United States
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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