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Ancient needle technique could tame chronic migraine

NCT ID NCT07633522

Symptom relief Sponsor: Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding fire needling (a technique using heated needles) to standard acupuncture can better reduce headache days in people with both chronic migraine and tension-type headache. Eighty-eight adults will receive either the combined treatment or acupuncture alone twice a week for 8 weeks. Researchers will track headache frequency, pain intensity, and quality of life over 24 weeks.

What this could mean

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Active substance
fire needling and filiform needling (acupuncture procedures)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free option to reduce monthly headache days and improve quality of life for people with chronic migraine and tension-type headache.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial (88 people) with no placebo control, so results may not be conclusive. Acupuncture effects can vary, and the procedure may cause discomfort or bruising.

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Study facts

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Phase

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

About 88 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Meets the diagnostic criteria for tension-type headaches with pericranial tenderness; * Meets the diagnostic criteria for chronic migraine; * 18 years ≤ age ≤ 65 years; * Has sufficient understanding to complete the necessary examinations and tests for the study; * Voluntarily joins this study and signs the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients complicated with cluster headache or other primary headaches; * Patients with secondary headaches caused by intracranial space-occupying lesions, cranial infections, etc.; * Patients complicated with severe heart, liver or kidney impairment, coagulation disorders, infections, severe immunocompromise, or allergic predisposition; * Patients with alcohol or drug dependence; * Patients who are unable to cooperate with acupuncture treatment; * Women who are planning pregnancy, pregnant or breastfeeding; * Patients who have received acupuncture treatment within 3 months prior to enrollment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

migraine disorder Tension-Type Headache

As listed by the trial registrant

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Chronic migraine Tension-type headache

How to take part

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100010, China

  • Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100070, China

  • Capital Medical University Affiliated Beijing Tongren Hospital

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100730, China

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