Acupuncture for lung cancer-related fatigue
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether acupuncture can help reduce fatigue in people who have been treated for lung cancer. If you feel tired after your cancer treatments, you may be able to join.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have had lung cancer and finished your main treatments (surgery, radiation, and/or chemotherapy) at least 8 weeks ago.
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have moderate to severe fatigue (a score of 4 or higher on a standard tiredness scale).
- You are expected to live at least 3 more months.
- You are able to care for yourself (ECOG score 0–2) and are willing to sign a consent form.
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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