Ancient needle technique tested for heart surgery recovery
NCT ID NCT06110780
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study tested whether electroacupuncture, a modern twist on traditional Chinese acupuncture, can protect the heart and reduce inflammation in people undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery. Researchers enrolled 104 patients and used electrical stimulation on specific acupuncture points before surgery. They measured heart injury markers and inflammation levels to see if the treatment helped.
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Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University Faculty of Medicine
Kahramanmaraş, 46040, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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Active substance
electroacupuncture
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help heart surgery patients recover with less heart damage and inflammation.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 104 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect of acupuncture can vary, and the study did not measure long-term outcomes.
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