This clinical study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of Huangdi Nine Needles in treating mixed-type cervical spondylosis. A total of 60 patients with mixed-type cervical spondylosis were randomly divided into a control group (n=30, receiving conventional acupuncture therapy) and a treatment group (n=30, receiving Huangdi Nine Needles therapy). The symptom scores, cervical function scores, and overall therapeutic outcomes were compared between the two groups before and after treatment. The results demonstrated that the total effective rate in the treatment group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P<0.05), with superior improvement in symptoms such as neck pain, upper limb numbness, and dizziness. This clinical study confirms that Huangdi Nine Needles exhibits significant efficacy in treating mixed-type cervical spondylosis and is worthy of clinical promotion.

Wang Peijuan, Zheng Yuhua, Wang Yunhui, Li Datao, Yang Yinhua. Clinical Observation on the Therapeutic Effect of Huangdi Nine Needles in Treating Mixed Cervical Spondylosis. International Journal of Frontiers in Medicine (2026), Vol. 8, Issue 2: 76-80. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJFM.2026.080209.

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