What do patients and doctors really think about acupuncture?

NCT ID NCT02855593

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study explores how patients and doctors experience medical acupuncture. Researchers will interview up to 65 people, including both patients who have received acupuncture and providers who perform it. The goal is to understand common themes in their experiences, such as how family knowledge or time limits affect communication. This is a qualitative study, meaning it focuses on personal stories rather than testing a treatment.

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Conditions

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Locations

  • Mike O'Callaghan Federal Medical Center

    Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, 89191, United States