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Hand acupuncture shows promise for endometriosis pain relief

NCT ID NCT06073379

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

74 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2023

Finished

Jul 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Person having given oral consent * Woman of legal age * Woman diagnosed with endometriosis consulting for pain management Exclusion Criteria: * Not affiliated to the national health insurance system * Person under legal protection (curatorship, guardianship) * Person under court order * Pregnant or breast-feeding women * Menopausal women (menopause is defined as amenorrhea lasting more than 12 consecutive months) * An adult unable to give consent * Women who have had a hysterectomy * Women who cannot speak or read French * Hands not accessible for treatment * Inability to follow the entire protocol * Cognitive impairment

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Conditions

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endometriosis Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Endometriosis Pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Chu Dijon Bourgogne

    Dijon, France

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