sham acupuncture

Published research on sham acupuncture.

TherapyJul 3, 2026

Electroacupuncture for Depression Has Mechanisms, Not Firm Trial Proof

A 2026 review of electroacupuncture for depression found a familiar split: mechanistic evidence is rich, but clinical proof remains uneven because representative trials ranged from 65 to 270…

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TherapyMay 31, 2026

Sancai Acupuncture for Primary Insomnia: 13-Point ISI Drop vs. Sham

A 2026 randomized sham-controlled trial in 76 adults with primary insomnia found an 8-week Sancai acupuncture protocol reduced post-treatment Insomnia Severity Index scores to 7.80 vs. 16.45…

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