Acupuncture vs. painkillers: new study for Post-Surgery knee relief
NCT ID NCT07613346
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether acupuncture can safely reduce pain after surgery for a dislocated kneecap. About 80 adults will choose either standard pain medication or acupuncture. Researchers will track pain, knee function, and swelling for up to 3 months to see which approach works better.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 80 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2024
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * patients with recurrent patellar dislocation, male or female; * patients with acute patellar dislocation complicated by a tangential osteochondral fracture requiring surgical treatment; * patients who voluntarily participated in the clinical trial, signed the informed consent form, and were able to comply with clinical follow-up; Exclusion Criteria: * participation in other drug or medical device clinical trials within the past 6 months; * joint fibrosis, ankylosis, or significant limitation of movement; * contraindications to MRI examination; * other conditions that, in the physician's judgment, preclude participation in the trial.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Peking University Third Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100191, China