Evaluating the Three-Needle Dazhui Technique Combined with Electroacupuncture for Treating Neck Pain in Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy with Wind-Cold Syndrome

What this Trial Is About

Cervical spondylosis is a common condition that often reduces quality of life, with Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy CSR accounting for 60-70% of cases. This research aims to compare the effects of a special acupuncture method called the Three-Needle Dazhui technique combined with electroacupuncture against electroacupuncture alone in patients diagnosed with cervical spondylosis and Wind-Cold syndrome. The study is a randomized, single-blind controlled trial involving 74 patients. Patients will be randomly assigned to one of two groups one receiving the Three-Needle Dazhui technique plus standard electroacupuncture and basic care, and the other receiving only standard electroacupuncture with basic care. Both groups will have daily 20-minute treatment sessions for 14 consecutive days. Basic care includes herbal medicine Phong te thap HD New, education on proper posture, cervical spine exercises, and paracetamol for severe pain as needed. Participants will be evaluated at baseline, after 1 week, and after 2 weeks of treatment using pain intensity measured by the Visual Analog Scale VAS and functional movement assessed by the Neck Disability Index NDI. Safety will be monitored by recording any adverse events such as needle fainting or bleeding throughout the 14-day treatment period. Blinded physicians will conduct assessments to ensure unbiased results.

Efficacy of Three-Needle Dazhui and Electroacupuncture for Cervical Spondylosis With Wind-Cold Syndrome