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High-Frequency Electroacupuncture at Cervical Huatuo Jiaji Points Combined With Electromagnetic Field Therapy for Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy

NCT07712354 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 104

Last updated 2026-07-31

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Summary

Cervical spondylotic radiculopathy (CSR) is one of the most common manifestations of cervical spondylosis and is characterized by neck pain radiating to the upper extremities, sensory disturbances, restricted cervical range of motion, and functional disability. Conservative treatment is recommended as the first-line management for most patients, and electroacupuncture is widely used in Traditional Medicine to relieve pain and improve function.

Cervical Huatuo Jiaji (EX-B2) acupuncture points are anatomically located adjacent to the cervical spinal nerve roots and may provide more targeted therapeutic effects than conventional meridian acupuncture points. Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy has also been used as an adjunctive physical modality to reduce pain and facilitate functional recovery.

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate whether high-frequency electroacupuncture at cervical Huatuo Jiaji (EX-B2) points combined with PEMF therapy provides greater improvement in pain intensity, cervical function, and safety outcomes than conventional high-frequency electroacupuncture combined with PEMF therapy in patients with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy caused by cervical spondylosis.

The primary outcome is pain intensity measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Secondary outcomes include cervical range of motion, Neck Disability Index (NDI), and treatment-related adverse events. Clinical outcomes will be assessed at baseline, after one week of treatment, and at the end of the two-week treatment period.

Conditions

  • Cervical Spondylosis
  • Neck Pain
  • Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy

Interventions

PROCEDURE

High-Frequency Electroacupuncture at Cervical Huatuo Jiaji (EX-B2)

High-frequency electroacupuncture (100 Hz) is applied to bilateral cervical Huatuo Jiaji (EX-B2) acupuncture points at the C4-C5, C5-C6, C6-C7, and C7-T1 spinal segments using standardized stimulation parameters.

DEVICE

Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy

Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy is administered according to the standardized treatment protocol during each treatment session.

PROCEDURE

Conventional High-Frequency Electroacupuncture

High-frequency electroacupuncture (100 Hz) is applied to conventional meridian acupuncture points on the affected side according to the standardized treatment protocol.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
30 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-06-02
Primary Completion
2026-09-30
Completion
2026-09-30

Countries

  • Vietnam

Study Locations

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