ACUPUNCTURE

This study tested whether acupuncture can reduce eye fatigue caused by using phones, computers, and other screens. Thirty adults who regularly experienced eye strain were randomly assigned to receive either real acupuncture or a fake 'sham' treatment that mimicked needle placemen…

This study tested whether adding acupuncture to a standard recovery plan helps people after hip replacement surgery. Researchers placed tiny needles in patients' ears during surgery to see if it would reduce pain, shorten hospital stays, and lower the need for opioid pain medicat…

This study tested whether adding acupuncture to standard artificial tear eye drops provides better relief for moderate dry eye than using eye drops alone. Ninety adults with moderate dry eye were randomly assigned to receive either just eye drops or eye drops plus ten acupuncture…

This study tested whether acupuncture could prevent or reduce chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN)—a common side effect causing pain, numbness, and tingling in hands and feet. Researchers enrolled 89 women with early-stage breast cancer who were starting taxane chemo…

This study tested whether shining low-level laser or LED light on specific pressure points on the hand could help people relax, sleep better, and feel less anxious. Researchers compared the two light sources in 120 participants, measuring changes in heart rate and the body's ener…

This study tested whether adding acupuncture to standard pain medication (naproxen) works better for reducing recent low back pain in military members and their families. 276 participants with back pain lasting less than 4 weeks were randomly assigned to receive either just medic…

This study tested whether offering acupuncture is a practical way to help manage pain for adults visiting the emergency department. Researchers compared acupuncture to standard pain care across three hospitals to see if it was feasible to run a larger future trial. They measured …