60
Participants
Start Date
February 20, 2026
Primary Completion Date
May 20, 2027
Study Completion Date
June 20, 2027
Name: Electroacupuncture (EA) Type: Device-based acupuncture therapy
Description: Insertion of acupuncture needles at specific points with electrical stimulation (2 Hz) for 30 minutes per session.
Neuromodulation therapy
"Type: Neuromodulation therapy~Description: Insertion of a needle electrode near the medial malleolus with low-voltage electrical stimulation (20 Hz) applied for 30 minutes per session."
Sham Acupuncture
"Type: Placebo~Description: Non-invasive, non-penetrating placebo needles placed at the same points as in the EA group, without electrical stimulation, for 30 minutes per session."
Chelsea and Westminster hospital NHS foundation Trust, London
Imperial College London
OTHER
Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust
OTHER