PainNCT07559279
Efficacy Of Jin's Three-Needle Technique Combined With Electroacupuncture In Cervical Spondylosis With Blood Stasis Syndrome
A study testing Jin's Three-Needle Acupuncture therapy, Electroacupuncture and Active Movement Exercises in people with Pain, run by University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City.
Trial summary
Neck pain is a highly prevalent condition, affecting 30% to 50% of the population, with cervical spondylosis accounting for up to 80% of these cases. The burden of cervical spondylosis continues to increase, leading to chronic mechanical pain, restricted mobility, and a significant socioeconomic impact. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 70 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Pain
- What is being tested?
- Jin's Three-Needle Acupuncture therapy, Electroacupuncture and Active Movement Exercises
- Type of treatment
- Medical device, Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 104 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 15 May 2026to Oct 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 70 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Individuals between the ages of 18 and 70 years.
- Patients diagnosed with cervical spondylosis based on clinical symptoms (mechanical neck pain increasing with movement and decreasing at rest, continuous or episodic pain, restricted cervical movement) and subclinical criteria (at least one imaging evidence from X-ray or MRI showing cervical spondylosis).
- Patients diagnosed with Blood Stasis syndrome according to the 2002 Guidelines for Clinical Research of New Traditional Chinese Medicines. • Diagnosis requires >50% of the symptoms and at least one primary symptom. Primary symptoms include onset after neck trauma, stiff neck pain increasing with movement, and a fixed pain point. Secondary symptoms include limb numbness, pale pink or dark purple tongue with stasis spots, and a string-taut or choppy pulse.
- Individuals with an average pain score from 3 to less than 8 (3 ≤ VAS < 8) on the Visual Analogue Scale.
- Individuals who volunteered to participate in the study and signed a consent form.
Who cannot join
- Patients diagnosed with acute or chronic neck pain due to specific causes (infection, tumor, osteoporosis, ankylosing spondylitis, fracture, disc herniation) or those having root compression syndrome, spinal cord compression syndrome, or vertebral artery syndrome.
- Patients with a history of neck trauma, cervical spine fracture or surgery, congenital spinal abnormalities, or systemic bone and joint diseases.
- Patients who have used medications affecting the study results within 1 week prior, including painkillers (Paracetamol, Tramadol, NSAIDs, Gabapentin, Pregabalin), muscle relaxants (Eperisone, Tolperisone), or traditional medicine for neck pain.
- Patients with contraindications to electroacupuncture according to the Ministry of Health guidelines, such as cachexia, decreased resistance, pregnancy, skin infection or ulceration at acupoints, prolonged fever, dehydration, blood loss, emergency conditions, heart failure, arrhythmia, or surgical causes of neck pain.
- Patients with mental illness or who are not fully conscious.
- Patients with a pacemaker or metal devices such as nails or splints.
- Patients currently using anticoagulants or having hemophilia.
- Patients currently participating in another interventional study
About this study
Official title: The Potential Efficacy Of Jin's Three-Needle Technique Combined With Electroacupuncture In Managing Pain And Improving Cervical Active Range Of Motion In 104 Patients With Cervical Spondylosis And Blood Stasis Syndrome: A Randomized, Single-Blind, Controlled Trial
Neck pain is a highly prevalent condition, affecting 30% to 50% of the population, with cervical spondylosis accounting for up to 80% of these cases. The burden of cervical spondylosis continues to increase, leading to chronic mechanical pain, restricted mobility, and a significant socioeconomic impact. Treatment mainly includes non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), physical therapy, and traditional medicine therapies such as massage and acupuncture.
Jin's Three-Needle technique (specifically Cervical Three-Needle targeting Dazhu, Tianzhu, and Bailao acupoints) is a specialized acupuncture method created by Professor Jin Rui, demonstrating therapeutic effectiveness in improving local circulation and relieving neck pain. Recent studies have shown that acupuncture effectively manages pain in cervical spondylosis, especially for the Blood Stasis syndrome. Additionally, combining these specific acupoints with standard electroacupuncture and active movement exercises plays an essential role in alleviating pain and restoring cervical spine function. In practice, many practitioners apply Jin's Three-Needle technique to treat cervical spondylosis with considerable effectiveness, though it has not been thoroughly evidence-based in Vietnam for the Blood Stasis syndrome.
Given the limitations in evaluating treatment effectiveness and the lack of published research discussing the analgesic effects of Jin's Three-Needle technique for this specific syndrome in Vietnam , the investigators conducted the study to evaluate the pain reduction and range of motion improvement of Jin's Three-Needle technique combined with electroacupuncture in patients with cervical spondylosis with blood stasis syndrome.
Read the detailed description
Patients with cervical spondylosis with blood stasis syndrome who have main symptoms such as mechanical neck pain, fixed pain points, and restricted cervical movement will be registered for this study. They will be randomly divided into two groups: the intervention group will be treated with a combination of Jin's Three-Needle technique (Dazhu, Tianzhu, Bailao) and standard electroacupuncture, while the control group will receive standard electroacupuncture alone. Both groups will be instructed to perform cervical active range of motion exercises at home.
The intervention period is two weeks. Acupuncture treatments will be performed five times a week (resting on weekends) for a total of 10 sessions. Data on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Questionnaire Douleur Saint Antoine (QDSA), active range of motion of the cervical spine, and side effects of the treatments (such as needle fainting or bleeding) will be recorded before the study (D0) and weekly for 2 weeks (D7 and D14).
- Conditions
- Pain
- Being tested
- Jin's Three-Needle Acupuncture therapy, Electroacupuncture, Active Movement Exercises
- Medical subject headings
- Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Jin's Three-Needle Acupuncture therapyDevice
Acupuncture therapy will be performed once a day, five days a week for 2 weeks. The acupoints treated with this technique are Dazhu, Tianzhu, and Bailao. Needles are retained for 20 minutes per session.
ElectroacupunctureDevice
Electroacupuncture will be performed once a day, five days a week for 2 weeks. The acupoints treated are Jiaji C4-C7, Jianjing, Lieque, and Houxi. Stimulation uses a continuous wave at 50 Hz, retained for 20 minutes.
Active Movement ExercisesBehavioural
Patients perform cervical active range of motion exercises at home. Each exercise is performed 5 times per session, 2 sessions a day, with each session lasting about 20 minutes, for 2 weeks.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Electroacupuncture + Active Movement Exercises | Active comparator | Electroacupuncture performed once a day, five times a week for a total of two weeks (10 sessions). Active cervical movement exercises performed two times a day for a total of two weeks. Receives: Device: Electroacupuncture; Behavioral: Active Movement Exercises |
| Jin's Three-Needle Technique + Electroacupuncture + Active Movement Exercises | Experimental | Jin's Three-Needle Technique and Electroacupuncture performed once a day, five times a week for a total of two weeks (10 sessions). Active cervical movement exercises performed two times a day for a total of two weeks. Receives: Device: Jin's Three-Needle Acupuncture therapy; Device: Electroacupuncture; Behavioral: Active Movement Exercises |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
1. The change of the Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
Symptom scores will be assessed based on a visual analogue scale (VAS). It usually consists of a 10 cm line anchored at each end by descriptors. Patients will be classified into 1 of 4 groups (no pain (0 cm), mild pain (1-3 cm), moderate pain (4-7 cm), severe pain (8-10 cm)).
Measured: Assessments will be conducted before the intervention (D0), 1 week of intervention (D7), and 2 weeks of intervention (D14).
Secondary outcomes (1)
The change in the Questionnaire Douleur Saint Antoine (QDSA) score
The QDSA is a multi-dimensional pain assessment tool that evaluates the sensory, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral components of pain. The total score ranges from 0 to 64. The percentage of pain reduction based on the QDSA score will be calculated and categorized into four levels: Good (>75%), Fair (50%-75%), Average (25%-49%), and Poor (<25%).
Measured: Assessments will be conducted before the intervention (D0), 1 week of intervention (D7), and 2 weeks of intervention (D14)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted30 Apr 2026
- Study start15 May 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completionOct 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionOct 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (10)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh CityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 104 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Nguyen Nhu Nguyen, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07559279
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 497/HDDD-DHYD
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 23 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 7 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Publications
Yen CM, Wu TC, Hsieh CL, Huang YW, Lin YW. Distal Electroacupuncture at the LI4 Acupoint Reduces CFA-Induced Inflammatory Pain via the Brain TRPV1 Signaling Pathway. Int J Mol Sci. 2019 Sep 10;20(18):4471. doi: 10.3390/ijms20184471.
PubMed 31510092Jiang M, Chen X, Zhang L, Liu W, Yu X, Wang Z, Zheng M. Electroacupuncture suppresses glucose metabolism and GLUT-3 expression in medial prefrontal cortical in rats with neuropathic pain. Biol Res. 2021 Aug 6;54(1):24. doi: 10.1186/s40659-021-00348-0.
PubMed 34362470Eslamian F, Jahanjoo F, Dolatkhah N, Pishgahi A, Pirani A. Relative Effectiveness of Electroacupuncture and Biofeedback in the Treatment of Neck and Upper Back Myofascial Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2020 May;101(5):770-780. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2019.12.009. Epub 2020 Jan 16.
PubMed 31954696Wilhelm M, Cleland J, Carroll A, Marinch M, Imhoff M, Severini N, Donaldson M. The combined effects of manual therapy and exercise on pain and related disability for individuals with nonspecific neck pain: A systematic review with meta-analysis. J Man Manip Ther. 2023 Dec;31(6):393-407. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2023.2202895. Epub 2023 Apr 24.
PubMed 37092822Yu ML, Wei RD, Zhang T, Wang JM, Cheng Y, Qin FF, Fu SP, Lu ZG, Lu SF. Electroacupuncture Relieves Pain and Attenuates Inflammation Progression Through Inducing IL-10 Production in CFA-Induced Mice. Inflammation. 2020 Aug;43(4):1233-1245. doi: 10.1007/s10753-020-01203-2.
PubMed 32198725Ofiram E, Garvey TA, Schwender JD, Denis F, Perra JH, Transfeldt EE, Winter RB, Wroblewski JM. Cervical degenerative index: a new quantitative radiographic scoring system for cervical spondylosis with interobserver and intraobserver reliability testing. J Orthop Traumatol. 2009 Mar;10(1):21-6. doi: 10.1007/s10195-008-0041-3. Epub 2009 Feb 3.
PubMed 19384631Lin W, Chen XL, Chen Q, Wen J, Chen X. Jin's three-needle acupuncture technique for chronic fatigue syndrome: a study protocol for a multicentre, randomized, controlled trial. Trials. 2019 Mar 4;20(1):155. doi: 10.1186/s13063-019-3243-5.
PubMed 30832713Liao W, Tang C, Zhang J. [Discussion on the principle and treatment pathway of Jin's three-needle technique for mind regulation and treatment from the "adjusting qi to regulate mind, adjusting blood to regulate mind"]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2018 Nov 12;38(11):1235-8. doi: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.2018.11.027. Chinese.
PubMed 30672207Fu WB, Liang ZH, Zhu XP, Yu P, Zhang JF. Analysis on the effect of acupuncture in treating cervical spondylosis with different syndrome types. Chin J Integr Med. 2009 Dec;15(6):426-30. doi: 10.1007/s11655-009-0426-z. Epub 2010 Jan 18.
PubMed 20082247Plastaras CT, Schran S, Kim N, Sorosky S, Darr D, Chen MS, Lansky R. Complementary and alternative treatment for neck pain: chiropractic, acupuncture, TENS, massage, yoga, Tai Chi, and Feldenkrais. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2011 Aug;22(3):521-37, ix. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2011.02.011.
PubMed 21824591
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 7 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Potential Efficacy Of Jin's Three-Needle Technique Combined With Electroacupuncture In Managing Pain And Improving Cervical Active Range Of Motion In 104 Patients With Cervical Spondylosis And Blood Stasis Syndrome: A Randomized, Single-Blind, Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07559279
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 497/HDDD-DHYD
- Conditions
- Pain
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 104 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh CityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 May 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Oct 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 30 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Neck pain is a highly prevalent condition, affecting 30% to 50% of the population, with cervical spondylosis accounting for up to 80% of these cases. The burden of cervical spondylosis continues to increase, leading to chronic mechanical pain, restricted mobility, and a significant socioeconomic impact. Treatment mainly includes non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), physical therapy, and traditional medicine therapies such as massage and acupuncture.
Jin's Three-Needle technique (specifically Cervical Three-Needle targeting Dazhu, Tianzhu, and Bailao acupoints) is a specialized acupuncture method created by Professor Jin Rui, demonstrating therapeutic effectiveness in improving local circulation and relieving neck pain. Recent studies have shown that acupuncture effectively manages pain in cervical spondylosis, especially for the Blood Stasis syndrome. Additionally, combining these specific acupoints with standard electroacupuncture and active movement exercises plays an essential role in alleviating pain and restoring cervical spine function. In practice, many practitioners apply Jin's Three-Needle technique to treat cervical spondylosis with considerable effectiveness, though it has not been thoroughly evidence-based in Vietnam for the Blood Stasis syndrome.
Given the limitations in evaluating treatment effectiveness and the lack of published research discussing the analgesic effects of Jin's Three-Needle technique for this specific syndrome in Vietnam , the investigators conducted the study to evaluate the pain reduction and range of motion improvement of Jin's Three-Needle technique combined with electroacupuncture in patients with cervical spondylosis with blood stasis syndrome.
Detailed description
Patients with cervical spondylosis with blood stasis syndrome who have main symptoms such as mechanical neck pain, fixed pain points, and restricted cervical movement will be registered for this study. They will be randomly divided into two groups: the intervention group will be treated with a combination of Jin's Three-Needle technique (Dazhu, Tianzhu, Bailao) and standard electroacupuncture, while the control group will receive standard electroacupuncture alone. Both groups will be instructed to perform cervical active range of motion exercises at home.
The intervention period is two weeks. Acupuncture treatments will be performed five times a week (resting on weekends) for a total of 10 sessions. Data on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Questionnaire Douleur Saint Antoine (QDSA), active range of motion of the cervical spine, and side effects of the treatments (such as needle fainting or bleeding) will be recorded before the study (D0) and weekly for 2 weeks (D7 and D14).
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Electroacupuncture + Active Movement Exercises | Active comparator | Device: Electroacupuncture, Behavioral: Active Movement ExercisesElectroacupuncture performed once a day, five times a week for a total of two weeks (10 sessions). Active cervical movement exercises performed two times a day for a total of two weeks. |
| Jin's Three-Needle Technique + Electroacupuncture + Active Movement Exercises | Experimental | Device: Jin's Three-Needle Acupuncture therapy, Device: Electroacupuncture, Behavioral: Active Movement ExercisesJin's Three-Needle Technique and Electroacupuncture performed once a day, five times a week for a total of two weeks (10 sessions). Active cervical movement exercises performed two times a day for a total of two weeks. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 70 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Individuals between the ages of 18 and 70 years.
- Patients diagnosed with cervical spondylosis based on clinical symptoms (mechanical neck pain increasing with movement and decreasing at rest, continuous or episodic pain, restricted cervical movement) and subclinical criteria (at least one imaging evidence from X-ray or MRI showing cervical spondylosis).
- Patients diagnosed with Blood Stasis syndrome according to the 2002 Guidelines for Clinical Research of New Traditional Chinese Medicines. • Diagnosis requires >50% of the symptoms and at least one primary symptom. Primary symptoms include onset after neck trauma, stiff neck pain increasing with movement, and a fixed pain point. Secondary symptoms include limb numbness, pale pink or dark purple tongue with stasis spots, and a string-taut or choppy pulse.
- Individuals with an average pain score from 3 to less than 8 (3 ≤ VAS < 8) on the Visual Analogue Scale.
- Individuals who volunteered to participate in the study and signed a consent form.
Key exclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Patients diagnosed with acute or chronic neck pain due to specific causes (infection, tumor, osteoporosis, ankylosing spondylitis, fracture, disc herniation) or those having root compression syndrome, spinal cord compression syndrome, or vertebral artery syndrome.
- Patients with a history of neck trauma, cervical spine fracture or surgery, congenital spinal abnormalities, or systemic bone and joint diseases.
- Patients who have used medications affecting the study results within 1 week prior, including painkillers (Paracetamol, Tramadol, NSAIDs, Gabapentin, Pregabalin), muscle relaxants (Eperisone, Tolperisone), or traditional medicine for neck pain.
- Patients with contraindications to electroacupuncture according to the Ministry of Health guidelines, such as cachexia, decreased resistance, pregnancy, skin infection or ulceration at acupoints, prolonged fever, dehydration, blood loss, emergency conditions, heart failure, arrhythmia, or surgical causes of neck pain.
- Patients with mental illness or who are not fully conscious.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Jin's Three-Needle Acupuncture therapyAcupuncture therapy will be performed once a day, five days a week for 2 weeks. The acupoints treated with this technique are Dazhu, Tianzhu, and Bailao. Needles are retained for 20 minutes per session. | Device | Jin's Three-Needle Technique + Electroacupuncture + Active Movement Exercises |
| ElectroacupunctureElectroacupuncture will be performed once a day, five days a week for 2 weeks. The acupoints treated are Jiaji C4-C7, Jianjing, Lieque, and Houxi. Stimulation uses a continuous wave at 50 Hz, retained for 20 minutes. | Device | Electroacupuncture + Active Movement Exercises, Jin's Three-Needle Technique + Electroacupuncture + Active Movement Exercises |
| Active Movement ExercisesPatients perform cervical active range of motion exercises at home. Each exercise is performed 5 times per session, 2 sessions a day, with each session lasting about 20 minutes, for 2 weeks. | Behavioural | Electroacupuncture + Active Movement Exercises, Jin's Three-Needle Technique + Electroacupuncture + Active Movement Exercises |
Primary outcome
1. The change of the Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
Time frame: Assessments will be conducted before the intervention (D0), 1 week of intervention (D7), and 2 weeks of intervention (D14).
Symptom scores will be assessed based on a visual analogue scale (VAS). It usually consists of a 10 cm line anchored at each end by descriptors. Patients will be classified into 1 of 4 groups (no pain (0 cm), mild pain (1-3 cm), moderate pain (4-7 cm), severe pain (8-10 cm)).
1 secondary outcome
The change in the Questionnaire Douleur Saint Antoine (QDSA) score
Time frame: Assessments will be conducted before the intervention (D0), 1 week of intervention (D7), and 2 weeks of intervention (D14)
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 7 May 2026.
- Background: PubMed 31510092Yen CM, Wu TC, Hsieh CL, Huang YW, Lin YW. Distal Electroacupuncture at the LI4 Acupoint Reduces CFA-Induced Inflammatory Pain via the Brain TRPV1 Signaling Pathway. Int J Mol Sci. 2019 Sep 10;20(18):4471. doi: 10.3390/ijms20184471.
- Background: PubMed 34362470Jiang M, Chen X, Zhang L, Liu W, Yu X, Wang Z, Zheng M. Electroacupuncture suppresses glucose metabolism and GLUT-3 expression in medial prefrontal cortical in rats with neuropathic pain. Biol Res. 2021 Aug 6;54(1):24. doi: 10.1186/s40659-021-00348-0.
- Background: PubMed 31954696Eslamian F, Jahanjoo F, Dolatkhah N, Pishgahi A, Pirani A. Relative Effectiveness of Electroacupuncture and Biofeedback in the Treatment of Neck and Upper Back Myofascial Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2020 May;101(5):770-780. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2019.12.009. Epub 2020 Jan 16.
- Background: PubMed 37092822Wilhelm M, Cleland J, Carroll A, Marinch M, Imhoff M, Severini N, Donaldson M. The combined effects of manual therapy and exercise on pain and related disability for individuals with nonspecific neck pain: A systematic review with meta-analysis. J Man Manip Ther. 2023 Dec;31(6):393-407. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2023.2202895. Epub 2023 Apr 24.
- Background: PubMed 32198725Yu ML, Wei RD, Zhang T, Wang JM, Cheng Y, Qin FF, Fu SP, Lu ZG, Lu SF. Electroacupuncture Relieves Pain and Attenuates Inflammation Progression Through Inducing IL-10 Production in CFA-Induced Mice. Inflammation. 2020 Aug;43(4):1233-1245. doi: 10.1007/s10753-020-01203-2.
- Background: PubMed 19384631Ofiram E, Garvey TA, Schwender JD, Denis F, Perra JH, Transfeldt EE, Winter RB, Wroblewski JM. Cervical degenerative index: a new quantitative radiographic scoring system for cervical spondylosis with interobserver and intraobserver reliability testing. J Orthop Traumatol. 2009 Mar;10(1):21-6. doi: 10.1007/s10195-008-0041-3. Epub 2009 Feb 3.
- Background: PubMed 30832713Lin W, Chen XL, Chen Q, Wen J, Chen X. Jin's three-needle acupuncture technique for chronic fatigue syndrome: a study protocol for a multicentre, randomized, controlled trial. Trials. 2019 Mar 4;20(1):155. doi: 10.1186/s13063-019-3243-5.
- Background: PubMed 30672207Liao W, Tang C, Zhang J. [Discussion on the principle and treatment pathway of Jin's three-needle technique for mind regulation and treatment from the "adjusting qi to regulate mind, adjusting blood to regulate mind"]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2018 Nov 12;38(11):1235-8. doi: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.2018.11.027. Chinese.
- Background: PubMed 20082247Fu WB, Liang ZH, Zhu XP, Yu P, Zhang JF. Analysis on the effect of acupuncture in treating cervical spondylosis with different syndrome types. Chin J Integr Med. 2009 Dec;15(6):426-30. doi: 10.1007/s11655-009-0426-z. Epub 2010 Jan 18.
- Background: PubMed 21824591Plastaras CT, Schran S, Kim N, Sorosky S, Darr D, Chen MS, Lansky R. Complementary and alternative treatment for neck pain: chiropractic, acupuncture, TENS, massage, yoga, Tai Chi, and Feldenkrais. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2011 Aug;22(3):521-37, ix. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2011.02.011.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Jin's Three-Needle Acupuncture therapy, Electroacupuncture and Active Movement Exercises in people with Pain, run by University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 8 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 May 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
1. The change of the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) (time frame: Assessments will be conducted before the intervention (D0), 1 week of intervention (D7), and 2 weeks of intervention (D14).). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07559279, which also lists 10 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 7 May 2026.