Acupuncture for hot flashes in hormone-positive breast cancer
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study looks at whether acupuncture can reduce frequent, persistent hot flashes in people taking hormone therapy for hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer. It may help if your hot flashes are still happening despite ongoing treatment.
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Who can take part
- Be age 30 to 75
- Be taking hormone therapy for breast cancer (like tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors) for at least 4 weeks
- Have hot flashes for at least 4 weeks, with more than 14 hot flashes per week
- Have completed surgery and chemotherapy (if you had them)
- Be in good general condition (ECOG 0 to 1)
- Be willing to sign consent and join the study
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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