Plain-English translation of NCT06571110 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.
Researchers want to know if traditional acupuncture can make opioid pain medications work better for people with fibromyalgia. Some participants will receive real acupuncture with needles inserted at specific points on the body, while others will receive sham acupuncture (a fake treatment where needles don't actually penetrate the skin). Everyone will then take their regular opioid medication and report how much pain relief they experience.
Many people with fibromyalgia take opioid medications but still struggle with pain. Researchers believe that acupuncture might enhance how these medications work in the body, potentially providing better pain control for patients who need it most.
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You will be randomly assigned to receive either real acupuncture or sham acupuncture. If you receive real acupuncture, nine needles will be gently inserted at specific points on your body (with deeper insertion at some locations and shallow at others). You'll fill out a pain survey before the treatment and again one week after to see if the medication works better for your pain. The entire process involves one acupuncture session and two pain assessments.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 16, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
University of California, Irvine
Enrollment target
~45 participants
Started
March 2025
Primary completion
April 2027
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in June 2026.
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Central contact
Shima Khanahmadi, MD
University of California, Irvine
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