Hand acupuncture shows promise for endometriosis pain relief

NCT ID NCT06073379

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested Korean manupuncture, a hand-based therapy, for reducing pain in women with endometriosis. 74 women were randomly assigned to receive either real or placebo sessions. The goal was to see if this gentle, non-drug approach could help manage pain that often doesn't respond well to standard treatments.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Korean manupuncture (hand-based energy and moxa technique)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a complementary, non-drug option to help manage endometriosis pain.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 74 participants. The placebo effect is strong for pain, and the results may not be widely applicable.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

endometriosis Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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ENDOMETRIOSIS PAIN

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Locations

Chu Dijon Bourgogne

Dijon, France

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