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Ancient needles and herbal steam take on stubborn neck pain

NCT ID NCT07515690

Symptom relief Sponsor: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether adding Chinese herbal fumigation to acupuncture helps people with long-lasting neck pain more than acupuncture alone. 120 adults with neck pain for at least 3 months will receive five treatment sessions over three weeks. Researchers will measure pain, neck function, sleep quality, and quality of life to see if the combination offers extra relief.

What this could mean

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Active substance
acupuncture and Chinese herbal fumigation
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free option for managing chronic neck pain with fewer side effects than conventional treatments.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with only 120 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The herbal fumigation is a traditional remedy not proven in large studies, and the sham control may not fully account for placebo effects.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 120 people

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Expected to start

May 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Mar 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 to 65 years, any gender * Diagnosed with chronic non-specific neck pain lasting ≥ 3 months * Visual Analog Scale (VAS) pain score ≥ 4 * Cervical range of motion reduced by ≥ 20% compared to normal range * Conformity to both Western diagnostic criteria and Traditional Chinese Medicine pattern differentiation for "cold coagulation type" neck pain * Voluntarily participate and provide signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of confirmed cervical disc herniation, nerve compression, or other specific pathologies (e.g., infection, tumor, fracture, etc.) * History of cervical spine surgery or recent acute neck trauma * Concomitant severe systemic diseases (e.g., cardiovascular, hepatic, renal, hematological, or psychiatric disorders) * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Known allergy to acupuncture needles or herbal fumigation components * Receipt of other neck pain-related treatments (e.g., physical therapy, medication, or acupuncture) within the past month * Presence of open wounds or skin lesions in the treatment area * Any patient not meeting the inclusion criteria

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Chronic non-specific neck pain

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Locations

  • M. Kandiah Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Sungai Long Campus

    Kajang, Selangor, 43000, Malaysia

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