Acupuncture vs. herbal injections: which eases chronic neck pain better?

NCT ID NCT06520462

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Jaseng Medical Foundation Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compared two types of needle therapy—pharmacopuncture (injecting herbal extracts) and standard acupuncture—for people with chronic neck pain lasting over three months. A total of 128 adults took part, and the main goal was to see which approach reduced pain more after five weeks. The results could help guide treatment choices for this common condition.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: pharmacopuncture (herbal injection) and acupuncture
What this could lead to: If one strategy proves more effective, it could offer a better option for managing chronic neck pain without drugs.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with no blinding, so results may be influenced by patient expectations. The findings may not apply to everyone with neck pain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome Neck Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHRONIC PAIN NECK PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bucheon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine

Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi Province, 14598, South Korea
Daejeon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine

Daejeon, Daejeon, 35262, South Korea
Dongguk University Bundang Oriental Hospital

Seongnam, GGyeonggi-do, 13601, South Korea
Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine

Busan, South Korea
Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital

Seoul, Dongdaemun-gu, 130-701, South Korea
Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital at Gangdong

Seoul, Gangdong-gu, 05278, South Korea

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