04/28/2026
Cervical Vertigo (CV) is not just a concern for older adults—its rising incidence among younger populations is bringing renewed attention to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) approaches to treatment.
👉 In TCM, CV is often linked to qi and blood deficiency, which can cause unsteady sensations, dizziness, and neck-related discomfort.
🧪 New Clinical Trial at a Glance
A randomized controlled trial investigated a promising therapy known as:
Three-Needle of Regulating the Mind with Umbilical Needle (TNRM-UN)
🔬 Study Design:
99 participants with CV due to qi & blood deficiency
3 treatment groups:
✅ TNRM-UN (new approach)
✅ TNRM + Traditional Acupuncture
✅ Umbilical Needle alone
6 weeks of treatment, 24 weeks of follow-up
Evaluated symptoms, vertebral artery blood flow, and adverse events
📈 What They Measured:
✅ Cervical vertigo symptom severity
✅ Qi and blood deficiency scores
✅ Blood flow dynamics in vertebral arteries
✅ Long-term follow-up for safety & effectiveness
🌿 Why It Matters:
The goal? To provide clinical evidence on whether TNRM-UN therapy offers better, longer-lasting relief than conventional acupuncture strategies—and potentially introduce a new standard in TCM-based CV care.
Citation:
Hou Z, Tian J, Jin Y, Yu H, Wu W, Wei M, Xu S. Three-needle of regulating the mind combined with umbilical needle intervention for cervical vertigo with deficiency of qi and blood-A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Front Neurol. 2025 Jun 18;16:1476596. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2025.1476596. PMID: 40606140; PMCID: PMC12213359.
