No needles, no drugs: imagined acupuncture tested for Post-Surgery pain
NCT ID NCT07197710
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether watching a video that guides you to imagine acupuncture can reduce pain and the need for painkillers after spinal surgery. 120 adults will either watch the imagery video or an education video daily for a week after surgery. Researchers will compare pain scores, function, and opioid use between the two groups.
What this could mean
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Active substance
video-guided acupuncture imagery treatment (VGAIT)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-invasive way to manage pain after surgery without needles or extra drugs.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with only 120 participants, and the effect of imagined acupuncture may be small or no better than watching an education video. Results may not apply to other surgeries or pain types.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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