Plain-English translation of NCT06219694 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing laser acupuncture as an add-on treatment for people with chronic migraines who haven't had good results from their current medications. Laser acupuncture uses a painless laser beam (instead of needles) to stimulate specific points on your body that are traditionally used in acupuncture. The study will compare this treatment to a sham (fake) version to see if it truly helps reduce the number of migraine days you experience.
Chronic migraines can be very disabling, and many people don't get enough relief from medications alone. While traditional acupuncture has shown promise for migraine prevention, laser acupuncture offers a non-invasive, needle-free option that may be safer and more acceptable to patients—but doctors need more evidence that it actually works.
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You will be randomly assigned to receive either real laser acupuncture or sham (fake) laser acupuncture. Either way, you'll attend 8 sessions over 4 weeks, where a clinician will apply a painless laser to specific acupuncture points on your head, neck, and hands for 30 seconds each. You'll keep a headache diary and complete questionnaires about your migraine disability, and the study team will track you for at least 6 months to measure whether your migraines decrease. If you're in the sham group, you'll be offered real laser acupuncture for free after the study ends.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 7, 2026 · Not medical advice
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