Acupuncture needles during hip surgery may cut opioid use
NCT ID NCT05384860
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study tested whether adding acupuncture to a standard recovery plan helps people who have hip replacement surgery use fewer opioids and recover faster. 484 adults took part. Researchers placed tiny needles in the ear during surgery to see if it lowers pain and opioid use after the operation.
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Hospital for Special Surgery
New York, New York, 10021, United States
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