Cervical SpondylosisNCT07640126
Efficacy of Three-Needle Dazhui and Electroacupuncture for Cervical Spondylosis With Wind-Cold Syndrome
A study testing Standard Electroacupuncture and Three-Needle Dazhui Technique & Electroacupuncture in people with Cervical Spondylosis and Wind-Cold Syndrome, run by University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City at 1 site in Vietnam.
Trial summary
Cervical spondylosis is a prevalent health issue that significantly impacts quality of life, with Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy (CSR) accounting for 60-70% of cases While modern medicine offers various treatments, the frequent use of painkillers often leads to undesirable side effects In Traditional Chinese… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 days and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Cervical Spondylosis, Wind-Cold Syndrome, Neck Pain
- What is being tested?
- Standard Electroacupuncture and Three-Needle Dazhui Technique & Electroacupuncture
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine, Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 74 participants
- Where
- 1 siteVietnam
- Study dates
- 1 Jun 2026to Jun 2028
- 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 days and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Consent: Participants must voluntarily agree to participate and sign a written informed consent form.
- Age: Individuals aged 18 years or older.
- Pain Intensity: Patients with a baseline pain score of VAS ≥ 50 mm on the Visual Analog Scale.
- Modern Medicine Diagnosis (Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy - CSR) Patients must meet the diagnostic criteria for CSR due to cervical spondylosis according to Decision 361/QD-BYT, including:
- Cervical Spine Syndrome: Localized neck pain, restricted range of motion, and tenderness upon palpation of the spinous processes or paravertebral areas.
- Radicular Syndrome: Neck pain radiating to the occipital region, shoulder, arm, or hand.
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- Physical Examination: At least one positive result from the following tests: Bell-ringer sign, Spurling's test, Shoulder abduction test, or Cervical distraction test.
- Imaging Criteria: X-ray findings (straight, lateral, or 3/4 oblique views) showing at least one of the following:
- Osteophytes (bone spurs) on the vertebral body.
- Intervertebral disc space narrowing ≥ 25%.
- Subchondral bone sclerosis.
- Spondylolisthesis. - Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Diagnosis (Wind-Cold Syndrome) Patients must satisfy at least one primary symptom and reach a total symptom score of ≥ 50% based on the following criteria:
- Primary Symptoms: Pain in the neck and shoulder radiating to the arm accompanied by numbness; pain is the dominant feature; pain increases with cold and decreases with warmth.
- Secondary Symptoms: Aversion to cold, aversion to wind, cold extremities, and presence or absence of sweating.
- Tongue and Pulse: Pale tongue with a thin white coating; floating-tight or slow pulse.
Who cannot join
- History of neck trauma.
- Diagnosed with specific bone or joint diseases: Rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, Down syndrome, cervical spina bifida, or Scheuermann's disease.
- Severe neurological deficits: Progressive muscle weakness (motor loss) or acute, severe sensory loss indicating advanced nerve compression.
- Vertebral-basilar artery syndrome: Headache, dizziness, tinnitus, loss of balance, or fatigue.
- Autonomic nervous system disorders: Pain accompanied by tinnitus, visual disturbances, or vasomotor disorders in the occipital-shoulder region or arms.
- Central motor neuron lesions: Presence of Hoffmann's sign, Babinski's sign, hyperreflexia, spasticity, urinary/fecal incontinence, or sexual dysfunction.
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- Symptoms suggesting systemic or malignant disease: Unexplained weight loss, fever, loss of appetite, personal or family history of malignant tumors, or diffuse pain and stiffness.
- Symptoms suggesting infection: Fever, meningeal signs, or photophobia.
- Symptoms suggesting serious acute medical conditions: Myocardial infarction (chest pain + sweating + shortness of breath) or arterial dissection (tearing pain sensation + headache + blurred vision).
- Local or systemic contraindications: Infection or ulceration at the acupuncture site; patients who are exhausted, emaciated, or suffering from severe accompanying internal medical diseases.
- Substance abuse: Alcohol or drug addiction.
- Recent medication use (within the past month): Currently using analgesics or anti-inflammatory drugs that may affect results, such as Opioids, NSAIDs, Corticosteroids, Gabapentin, Pregabalin, or tricyclic antidepressants.
- Other ongoing treatments: Currently undergoing other therapies such as acupressure, massage, or physical therapy for the neck area.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Vietnam1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City
Luu B Le, PhD, +84-857-323868, lebaoluu@ump.edu.vn
About this study
Official title: Three-Needle Dazhui Combined With Electroacupuncture for Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy and Wind-Cold Syndrome: A Randomized, Single-Blind, Controlled Trial Evaluating Pain and Neck Disability
Cervical spondylosis is a prevalent health issue that significantly impacts quality of life, with Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy (CSR) accounting for 60-70% of cases
- While modern medicine offers various treatments, the frequent use of painkillers often leads to undesirable side effects
- In Traditional Chinese Medicine, electroacupuncture is a safe and effective method recognized by the Ministry of Health for treating this condition
- The "Three-Needle Dazhui" technique is a specialized acupuncture method that simultaneously uses three needles at the Dazhui (GV14) point to strongly activate Yang Qi and dispel cold, making it particularly suitable for the Wind-Cold syndrome. This study aims to evaluate whether the combination of the Three-Needle Dazhui technique and electroacupuncture yields better results in pain reduction and functional improvement compared to electroacupuncture alone in patients with cervical spondylosis and Wind-Cold syndrome.
Read the detailed description
This study is designed as a randomized, single-blind, controlled trial. A total of 74 patients meeting the diagnostic criteria for cervical spondylotic radiculopathy with Wind-Cold syndrome will be recruited and randomly assigned into two groups using a block randomization method.
- Intervention Group: Patients will receive the "Three-Needle Dazhui" technique (using three needles at specific angles and depths at the Dazhui point) combined with the standard electroacupuncture protocol authorized by the Ministry of Health and basic treatment.
- Control Group: Patients will receive only the standard electroacupuncture protocol and basic treatment.
Treatment Procedure:
- Both groups will undergo treatment for 14 consecutive days, with one 20-minute session per day.
- Basic treatment includes the administration of traditional herbal medicine (Phong te thap HD New) and education on proper posture and cervical spine exercises.
- Paracetamol (500mg) will be provided only for acute, high-intensity pain (VAS > 7/10).
Data Collection and Evaluation: Outcome measures will be assessed at three time points: T0 (baseline), T1 (after 1 week), and T2 (after 2 weeks/end of treatment). The primary and secondary outcomes include:
- Pain Intensity: Measured by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS).
- Functional Movement: Measured by the Neck Disability Index (NDI).
- Safety: Recording adverse events such as needle fainting, bleeding, or localized pain throughout the study period.
To ensure objectivity, evaluations will be conducted by blinded physicians who are not involved in the treatment or group allocation processes.
- Being tested
- Standard Electroacupuncture, Three-Needle Dazhui Technique & Electroacupuncture, Standard Care Drugs
- Medical subject headings
- Spondylosis, Neck Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Standard ElectroacupunctureDevice
Participants receive 14 daily electroacupuncture sessions (20 min/session) using sterile 0.3 × 25 mm needles with De Qi stimulation. Acupoints include GB20, GB21, Ashi points, Jiaji (C4-C7), LI10, TE5, SI3, and LI4. Electrical stimulation is delivered at 100 Hz with intensity 0-4 mA according to patient tolerance. Negative (-) poles are connected to GB20, Ashi points, and TE5; positive (+) poles to GB21, LI10, and SI3.
Three-Needle Dazhui Technique & ElectroacupunctureDevice
Three sterile stainless steel needles (0.3 × 40 mm) are inserted at GV14 (Dazhui), located below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra. One central needle is inserted vertically along the thoracic spine, while two lateral needles are inserted 5 mm to the left and right of the central needle and directed toward it at a 90° angle. Needles are initially inserted at 30°, then lowered to 15° to reach a depth of approximately 3 cm. Gentle manipulation is applied to obtain the "De Qi" sensation.
Standard electroacupuncture is applied at Jiaji (C4-C7), GB20, GB21, LI10, TE5, SI3, LI4, and Ashi points. Electrical stimulation is delivered at 100 Hz with an intensity of 0-4 mA according to patient tolerance for 20 minutes daily. The negative (-) pole is connected to the GV14 site, and the positive (+) pole is connected to GB21.
Standard Care DrugsDrug
Also called Phong te thap HD New, Paracetamol, Acetaminophen
Standard care: Phong te thap HD New (3 capsules twice daily), posture education, cervical exercises, and paracetamol 500 mg as rescue medication if VAS >7 (max 3 tablets/day).
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Electroacupuncture + Standard Care (Phong te thap HD New) | Active comparator | The active comparator arm receives standard electroacupuncture treatment and standard care for 14 consecutive days. Receives: Device: Standard Electroacupuncture; Drug: Standard Care Drugs |
| Three-Needle Dazhui Technique & Electroacupuncture + Standard Care (Phong te thap HD New) | Experimental | Experimental arm receives the specialized "Three-Needle Dazhui" technique combined with electroacupuncture and standard care for 14 consecutive days. Receives: Device: Three-Needle Dazhui Technique & Electroacupuncture; Drug: Standard Care Drugs |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Score
A quantitative tool used to measure pain intensity on a scale from 0 to 10 points (or 0-100 mm). A score of 0 indicates "no pain," while 10 represents "unbearable pain".
Measured: Baseline (T0), 1 week (T1), and 2 weeks (T2).
Secondary outcomes (2)
Neck Disability Index (NDI) Score
A standardized 10-item questionnaire used to evaluate the impact of neck pain on daily life. It includes categories such as personal care, lifting, reading, headaches, concentration, work, driving, sleeping, and recreation. Each item is scored from 0 to 5, with a total maximum score of 50 points; higher scores indicate greater disability.
Measured: Baseline (T0), 1 week (T1), and 2 weeks (T2).
Safety and Adverse Events
Monitoring for any side effects related to the acupuncture procedure. This includes:
- Local reactions: Pain, swelling, bleeding, or infection at the needle site.
- Systemic reactions (Needle Fainting/Vựng châm): Dizziness, nausea, cold limbs, cold sweat, or hypotension (systolic blood pressure < 85 mmHg).
Measured: From the first treatment session up to the completion of the 14th treatment session (approximately 2 weeks)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted10 Jun 2026
- Study start1 Jun 2026
- Primary completionJun 2028 (estimated)
- Study completionJun 2028 (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 Cervical SpondylosisStudies 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
- Model description
- A Randomized, Single-Blind, Controlled Trial
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 74 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Nguyen Hoang Ny, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07640126
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 7953/QĐ-ĐHYD
- Other IDs
- 60.000.000 VNĐ
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 21 May 2026
- Last updated
- 20 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data will not be shared outside the research team to ensure participant confidentiality.
Publications
Ofiram 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 19384631Seo SY, Lee KB, Shin JS, Lee J, Kim MR, Ha IH, Ko Y, Lee YJ. Effectiveness of Acupuncture and Electroacupuncture for Chronic Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Am J Chin Med. 2017;45(8):1573-1595. doi: 10.1142/S0192415X17500859. Epub 2017 Nov 9.
PubMed 29121797Lv ZT, Shen LL, Zhu B, Zhang ZQ, Ma CY, Huang GF, Yin J, Yu LL, Yu SY, Ding MQ, Li J, Yuan XC, He W, Jing XH, Li M. Effects of intensity of electroacupuncture on chronic pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial. Arthritis Res Ther. 2019 May 14;21(1):120. doi: 10.1186/s13075-019-1899-6.
PubMed 31088511Bakhsheshian J, Mehta VA, Liu JC. Current Diagnosis and Management of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy. Global Spine J. 2017 Sep;7(6):572-586. doi: 10.1177/2192568217699208. Epub 2017 May 31.
PubMed 28894688Blanpied PR, Gross AR, Elliott JM, Devaney LL, Clewley D, Walton DM, Sparks C, Robertson EK. Neck Pain: Revision 2017. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2017 Jul;47(7):A1-A83. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2017.0302.
PubMed 28666405Nurmesa A, Zakiyah N, Insani WN. Clinical Presentations and Characteristics of NSAIDs Hypersensitivity in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Indonesia: A Case Series. Int Med Case Rep J. 2025 Jan 25;18:163-171. doi: 10.2147/IMCRJ.S488796. eCollection 2025.
PubMed 39881781Yang F, Li WX, Liu Z, Liu L. Balance chiropractic therapy for cervical spondylotic radiculopathy: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials. 2016 Oct 22;17(1):513. doi: 10.1186/s13063-016-1644-2.
PubMed 27770801Hurwitz EL, Randhawa K, Yu H, Cote P, Haldeman S. The Global Spine Care Initiative: a summary of the global burden of low back and neck pain studies. Eur Spine J. 2018 Sep;27(Suppl 6):796-801. doi: 10.1007/s00586-017-5432-9. Epub 2018 Feb 26.
PubMed 29480409Mansfield M, Smith T, Spahr N, Thacker M. Cervical spine radiculopathy epidemiology: A systematic review. Musculoskeletal Care. 2020 Dec;18(4):555-567. doi: 10.1002/msc.1498. Epub 2020 Jul 25.
PubMed 32710604Bogduk N. The anatomy and pathophysiology of neck pain. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2011 Aug;22(3):367-82, vii. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2011.03.008.
PubMed 21824580
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 20 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Three-Needle Dazhui Combined With Electroacupuncture for Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy and Wind-Cold Syndrome: A Randomized, Single-Blind, Controlled Trial Evaluating Pain and Neck Disability
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07640126
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 7953/QĐ-ĐHYD
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 74 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh CityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jun 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Jun 2028 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Jun 2028 (estimated)
- First posted
- 10 Jun 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.
Cervical spondylosis is a prevalent health issue that significantly impacts quality of life, with Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy (CSR) accounting for 60-70% of cases
- While modern medicine offers various treatments, the frequent use of painkillers often leads to undesirable side effects
- In Traditional Chinese Medicine, electroacupuncture is a safe and effective method recognized by the Ministry of Health for treating this condition
- The "Three-Needle Dazhui" technique is a specialized acupuncture method that simultaneously uses three needles at the Dazhui (GV14) point to strongly activate Yang Qi and dispel cold, making it particularly suitable for the Wind-Cold syndrome. This study aims to evaluate whether the combination of the Three-Needle Dazhui technique and electroacupuncture yields better results in pain reduction and functional improvement compared to electroacupuncture alone in patients with cervical spondylosis and Wind-Cold syndrome.
Detailed description
This study is designed as a randomized, single-blind, controlled trial. A total of 74 patients meeting the diagnostic criteria for cervical spondylotic radiculopathy with Wind-Cold syndrome will be recruited and randomly assigned into two groups using a block randomization method.
- Intervention Group: Patients will receive the "Three-Needle Dazhui" technique (using three needles at specific angles and depths at the Dazhui point) combined with the standard electroacupuncture protocol authorized by the Ministry of Health and basic treatment.
- Control Group: Patients will receive only the standard electroacupuncture protocol and basic treatment.
Treatment Procedure:
- Both groups will undergo treatment for 14 consecutive days, with one 20-minute session per day.
- Basic treatment includes the administration of traditional herbal medicine (Phong te thap HD New) and education on proper posture and cervical spine exercises.
- Paracetamol (500mg) will be provided only for acute, high-intensity pain (VAS > 7/10).
Data Collection and Evaluation: Outcome measures will be assessed at three time points: T0 (baseline), T1 (after 1 week), and T2 (after 2 weeks/end of treatment). The primary and secondary outcomes include:
- Pain Intensity: Measured by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS).
- Functional Movement: Measured by the Neck Disability Index (NDI).
- Safety: Recording adverse events such as needle fainting, bleeding, or localized pain throughout the study period.
To ensure objectivity, evaluations will be conducted by blinded physicians who are not involved in the treatment or group allocation processes.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- A Randomized, Single-Blind, Controlled Trial
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Electroacupuncture + Standard Care (Phong te thap HD New) | Active comparator | Device: Standard Electroacupuncture, Drug: Standard Care DrugsThe active comparator arm receives standard electroacupuncture treatment and standard care for 14 consecutive days. |
| Three-Needle Dazhui Technique & Electroacupuncture + Standard Care (Phong te thap HD New) | Experimental | Device: Three-Needle Dazhui Technique & Electroacupuncture, Drug: Standard Care DrugsExperimental arm receives the specialized "Three-Needle Dazhui" technique combined with electroacupuncture and standard care for 14 consecutive days. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 days and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (15 listed)
- Consent: Participants must voluntarily agree to participate and sign a written informed consent form.
- Age: Individuals aged 18 years or older.
- Pain Intensity: Patients with a baseline pain score of VAS ≥ 50 mm on the Visual Analog Scale.
- Modern Medicine Diagnosis (Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy - CSR) Patients must meet the diagnostic criteria for CSR due to cervical spondylosis according to Decision 361/QD-BYT, including:
- Radicular Syndrome: Neck pain radiating to the occipital region, shoulder, arm, or hand.
Key exclusion criteria (13 listed)
- History of neck trauma.
- Diagnosed with specific bone or joint diseases: Rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, Down syndrome, cervical spina bifida, or Scheuermann's disease.
- Severe neurological deficits: Progressive muscle weakness (motor loss) or acute, severe sensory loss indicating advanced nerve compression.
- Vertebral-basilar artery syndrome: Headache, dizziness, tinnitus, loss of balance, or fatigue.
- Autonomic nervous system disorders: Pain accompanied by tinnitus, visual disturbances, or vasomotor disorders in the occipital-shoulder region or arms.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard ElectroacupunctureParticipants receive 14 daily electroacupuncture sessions (20 min/session) using sterile 0.3 × 25 mm needles with De Qi stimulation. Acupoints include GB20, GB21, Ashi points, Jiaji (C4-C7), LI10, TE5, SI3, and LI4. Electrical stimulation is delivered at 100 Hz with intensity 0-4 mA according to patient tolerance. Negative (-) poles are connected to GB20, Ashi points, and TE5; positive (+) poles to GB21, LI10, and SI3. | Device | Standard Electroacupuncture + Standard Care (Phong te thap HD New) |
| Three-Needle Dazhui Technique & ElectroacupunctureThree sterile stainless steel needles (0.3 × 40 mm) are inserted at GV14 (Dazhui), located below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra. One central needle is inserted vertically along the thoracic spine, while two lateral needles are inserted 5 mm to the left and right of the central needle and directed toward it at a 90° angle. Needles are initially inserted at 30°, then lowered to 15° to reach a depth of approximately 3 cm. Gentle manipulation is applied to obtain the "De Qi" sensation. Standard electroacupuncture is applied at Jiaji (C4-C7), GB20, GB21, LI10, TE5, SI3, LI4, and Ashi points. Electrical stimulation is delivered at 100 Hz with an intensity of 0-4 mA according to patient tolerance for 20 minutes daily. The negative (-) pole is connected to the GV14 site, and the positive (+) pole is connected to GB21. | Device | Three-Needle Dazhui Technique & Electroacupuncture + Standard Care (Phong te thap HD New) |
| Standard Care DrugsAlso: Phong te thap HD New, Paracetamol, AcetaminophenStandard care: Phong te thap HD New (3 capsules twice daily), posture education, cervical exercises, and paracetamol 500 mg as rescue medication if VAS >7 (max 3 tablets/day). | Drug | Standard Electroacupuncture + Standard Care (Phong te thap HD New), Three-Needle Dazhui Technique & Electroacupuncture + Standard Care (Phong te thap HD New) |
Primary outcome
Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Score
Time frame: Baseline (T0), 1 week (T1), and 2 weeks (T2).
A quantitative tool used to measure pain intensity on a scale from 0 to 10 points (or 0-100 mm). A score of 0 indicates "no pain," while 10 represents "unbearable pain".
2 secondary outcomes
Neck Disability Index (NDI) Score
Time frame: Baseline (T0), 1 week (T1), and 2 weeks (T2).
Safety and Adverse Events
Time frame: From the first treatment session up to the completion of the 14th treatment session (approximately 2 weeks)
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 20 Jul 2026.
- 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 29121797Seo SY, Lee KB, Shin JS, Lee J, Kim MR, Ha IH, Ko Y, Lee YJ. Effectiveness of Acupuncture and Electroacupuncture for Chronic Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Am J Chin Med. 2017;45(8):1573-1595. doi: 10.1142/S0192415X17500859. Epub 2017 Nov 9.
- Background: PubMed 31088511Lv ZT, Shen LL, Zhu B, Zhang ZQ, Ma CY, Huang GF, Yin J, Yu LL, Yu SY, Ding MQ, Li J, Yuan XC, He W, Jing XH, Li M. Effects of intensity of electroacupuncture on chronic pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial. Arthritis Res Ther. 2019 May 14;21(1):120. doi: 10.1186/s13075-019-1899-6.
- Background: PubMed 28894688Bakhsheshian J, Mehta VA, Liu JC. Current Diagnosis and Management of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy. Global Spine J. 2017 Sep;7(6):572-586. doi: 10.1177/2192568217699208. Epub 2017 May 31.
- Background: PubMed 28666405Blanpied PR, Gross AR, Elliott JM, Devaney LL, Clewley D, Walton DM, Sparks C, Robertson EK. Neck Pain: Revision 2017. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2017 Jul;47(7):A1-A83. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2017.0302.
- Background: PubMed 39881781Nurmesa A, Zakiyah N, Insani WN. Clinical Presentations and Characteristics of NSAIDs Hypersensitivity in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Indonesia: A Case Series. Int Med Case Rep J. 2025 Jan 25;18:163-171. doi: 10.2147/IMCRJ.S488796. eCollection 2025.
- Background: PubMed 27770801Yang F, Li WX, Liu Z, Liu L. Balance chiropractic therapy for cervical spondylotic radiculopathy: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials. 2016 Oct 22;17(1):513. doi: 10.1186/s13063-016-1644-2.
- Background: PubMed 29480409Hurwitz EL, Randhawa K, Yu H, Cote P, Haldeman S. The Global Spine Care Initiative: a summary of the global burden of low back and neck pain studies. Eur Spine J. 2018 Sep;27(Suppl 6):796-801. doi: 10.1007/s00586-017-5432-9. Epub 2018 Feb 26.
- Background: PubMed 32710604Mansfield M, Smith T, Spahr N, Thacker M. Cervical spine radiculopathy epidemiology: A systematic review. Musculoskeletal Care. 2020 Dec;18(4):555-567. doi: 10.1002/msc.1498. Epub 2020 Jul 25.
- Results publication: PubMed 21824580Bogduk N. The anatomy and pathophysiology of neck pain. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2011 Aug;22(3):367-82, vii. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2011.03.008.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data will not be shared outside the research team to ensure participant confidentiality.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Standard Electroacupuncture and Three-Needle Dazhui Technique & Electroacupuncture in people with Cervical Spondylosis and Wind-Cold Syndrome, run by University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City at 1 site in Vietnam.
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 15 inclusion and 13 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Jul 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Vietnam. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
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?
Each site lists its own contact: choose the nearest one under Trial locations. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Score (time frame: Baseline (T0), 1 week (T1), and 2 weeks (T2).). 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 NCT07640126, 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 20 Jul 2026.