Needle showdown: which sticks best for stubborn neck pain?
NCT ID NCT06520462
First seen Feb 13, 2026 · Last updated May 31, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study tested two needle-based treatments—pharmacopuncture (injecting herbal extracts) and regular acupuncture—in 128 adults with chronic neck pain lasting over 3 months. The goal was to see which strategy reduces pain better after 5 weeks. Results help patients and doctors choose the best approach for easing ongoing neck discomfort.
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Locations
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Bucheon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine
Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi Province, 14598, South Korea
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Daejeon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine
Daejeon, Daejeon, 35262, South Korea
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Dongguk University Bundang Oriental Hospital
Seongnam, GGyeonggi-do, 13601, South Korea
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Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine
Busan, South Korea
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Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital
Seoul, Dongdaemun-gu, 130-701, South Korea
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Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital at Gangdong
Seoul, Gangdong-gu, 05278, South Korea
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