Acupuncture for nerve pain from breast cancer chemo
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests if electroacupuncture can help with nerve pain or numbness caused by taxane chemotherapy for breast cancer. It may offer relief for ongoing symptoms after treatment.
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Who can take part
- You have breast cancer confirmed by a biopsy or pathology report.
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have received taxane chemotherapy (like paclitaxel) for at least 6 months.
- You have nerve symptoms (like tingling, numbness, or pain) that are at least mild and have lasted over 2 weeks.
- You have not had electroacupuncture in the past 6 months.
- You do not have other serious health issues like unstable heart disease, active skin infections, or uncontrolled epilepsy.
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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