Can acupuncture help seniors walk again after a hip break?
NCT ID NCT07178756
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 41 times
Summary
This study looks at whether adding acupuncture to standard care (painkillers and physical therapy) helps people recover better after hip fracture surgery. Ninety adults aged 40–99 will be split into two groups: one gets standard care alone, the other gets standard care plus acupuncture twice a week for four weeks. Researchers will measure pain, hip function, and muscle strength over a year to see if acupuncture makes a difference.
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Locations
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Admiralty Medical Centre (Khoo Teck Puat Hospital- KTPH @ ADMC )
Singapore, 730676, Singapore
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Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
Singapore, 768828, Singapore
What this could mean
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Active substance
acupuncture
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to reduce pain and speed up recovery after hip fracture surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 90 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Acupuncture is generally safe but may cause minor bruising or discomfort.
Conditions
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