Effect of Acupuncture on Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain and Insomnia (NCT06996210) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Acupuncture on Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain and Insomnia
124 participantsStarted 2025-09-01
Plain-language summary
The study aims to assess the efficacy and safety of acupuncture among patients with chronic nonspecific neck pain and insomnia, compared with sham acupuncture.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Aged 18 to 75 years old;
. Meet the diagnostic criteria for both chronic nonspecific neck pain and chronic insomnia;
. The patient's average 24-hour overall neck pain intensity score on the NRS is ≥3;
. The patient's Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) score is ≥10;
. The patient is willing to participate in the study and has signed the informed consent form.
Exclusion criteria
. Specific neck pain with a clear etiology, including trauma, tumor, connective tissue disease, rheumatic disease, metabolic and endocrine disorders, neuropathy, spinal cord disease, fracture, or vertebral misalignment;
. Positive Spurling test, neck flexion test, upper limb traction test, or foraminal distraction test. Neck pain accompanied by radiating pain in the upper limbs or radicular compression symptoms, or acute exacerbation of neck pain;
. Neck pain accompanied by sensory disturbances or other neurological symptoms, or ankylosis of the facet joints;
. Previous history of cervical spine surgery;
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
The change in average 24h overall neck pain intensity measured by NRS from baseline over the past week
Timeframe: week 5
2
The change from baseline in the Chinese version of the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI-C) scores.
Timeframe: week 5
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06996210
SponsorGuang'anmen Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
. Previous history of head and neck trauma, such as whiplash injury;
. Insomnia caused by medications (e.g., caffeine, corticosteroids), withdrawal reactions, or other underlying conditions (e.g., hyperthyroidism, severe anxiety/depressive disorders);
. Long-term use of analgesics, muscle relaxants, or hormones, or presence of other pain more severe than neck pain;
. Other sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea syndrome, or shift workers;