Electroacupuncture to prevent nausea during breast cancer chemo
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether electroacupuncture can help prevent nausea and vomiting caused by strong chemotherapy in people with breast cancer. If you're starting a certain type of chemo, this could help you feel better during treatment.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have breast cancer and are about to start a strong type of chemotherapy (like EC, AC, or carboplatin).
- You have not had chemotherapy for this breast cancer before, or if you have advanced cancer, it's been over 3 months since your last chemo.
- You are not currently suffering from nausea or vomiting.
- You are willing to try electroacupuncture (using gentle electric pulses through tiny needles) to prevent nausea.
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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