Overview
The Park Sham is a non-penetrating placebo acupuncture needle developed for use in acupuncture research and clinical trial settings. Rather than penetrating the skin, the blunt needle retracts into the handle during application, creating a realistic needle sensation without skin penetration.
Research-Validated Design
Since its development in 1999, the Park Sham Device has been evaluated by research teams in the UK, Japan, Korea and the USA. It has been widely used in acupuncture research projects, including studies supported by major public research institutions.
Sham Acupuncture Control
Designed as a control device for acupuncture studies, the Park Sham Device helps researchers investigate acupuncture interventions while supporting participant blinding in single-blind research settings.
Device Construction
The device incorporates a telescopic guide tube system and adhesive base designed to remain securely positioned during treatment or research procedures. When pressure is applied, the blunt needle retracts into the handle rather than penetrating the skin.
Clinical Research Applications
The Park Sham Device has been used in published acupuncture research and is intended for use in clinical investigations exploring the efficacy and mechanisms of acupuncture treatment.
Packaging
Supplied in packs of 100.




