Acupuncture for better sleep after breast cancer surgery
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This study tests if thumbtack needle therapy (a type of acupuncture) can improve sleep and recovery in women after breast cancer surgery. If you're between 18 and 55 and having breast cancer surgery with general anesthesia, you may be eligible.
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Who can take part
- Women between 18 and 55 years old
- Undergoing breast cancer surgery with general anesthesia at The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University
- In generally good health (no serious heart, lung, brain, or kidney disease)
- No long-term trouble sleeping (chronic insomnia) or use of sleep medication in the past month
- No history of mental health or sleep disorders
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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