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Research on acupuncture and fibromyalgia is still developing, but it is promising. A 2026 meta-analysis published in Frontiers in Medicine — pooling data from 17 randomized trials and over 1,000 patients — found that acupuncture reduced pain intensity and improved quality of life compared to control groups. More research is needed, but it is a reasonable option for people who have not found adequate relief through other approaches.