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Acupuncture points may signal hidden disease activity

NCT ID NCT07681895

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026

Summary

This study investigates whether acupuncture points become tender or more sensitive in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Researchers will compare skin temperature, blood flow, and pain sensitivity at specific body points between 100 adults with IBD and healthy volunteers. The goal is to see if these physical changes match traditional acupuncture theory, which suggests that acupoints react to underlying illness.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If this study confirms that acupoints change with disease, it could help explain how acupuncture works and guide more targeted treatments for IBD.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study with only 100 participants, so findings may not apply to everyone with IBD. It measures physical changes, not treatment effects.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 100 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2026

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Expected to finish

Nov 2027

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and healthy control participants will be enrolled into the study from the Greater Boston area.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria (Adults with IBD): * adults (age 18 years or older) * clinical diagnosis of ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease Exclusion Criteria (Adults with IBD): * any history of serious musculoskeletal or soft tissue injury of the lower and/or upper extremities * presence of scarring or tattoo on the lower and/or upper extremities * presence of serious cardiac diseases, severe dermatological conditions, peripheral neuropathy, infectious disease, psychological illnesses, or other serious co-morbidities (e.g., cancer) * prior history of colostomy or ileostomy * pregnancy Inclusion Criteria (Healthy control participants): \- adults (age 18 years or older) in good health conditions Exclusion Criteria (Healthy control participants): * history of chronic inflammatory diseases, such as IBD * severe digestive and/or intestinal conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) * any history of serious musculoskeletal or soft tissue injury of the lower and/or upper extremities * presence of scarring or tattoo on the lower and/or upper extremities * presence of serious cardiac diseases, severe dermatological conditions, peripheral neuropathy, infectious disease, psychological illnesses, or other serious co-morbidities (e.g., cancer) * pregnancy

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Conditions

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Crohn disease inflammatory bowel disease ulcerative colitis

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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

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