Acupuncture for hot flashes in breast cancer patients
Part of Cancer, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests whether acupuncture can reduce hot flashes in women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer who are on hormone therapy. It aims to help manage this common side effect.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 18 to 75.
- You have hormone receptor-positive breast cancer and are currently on hormone therapy (like tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor) for at least 4 weeks.
- You have had hot flashes for at least 4 weeks, with 14 or more episodes per week (at least 2 a day).
- You are able to do your usual daily activities (ECOG score 0 or 1).
- You have not used certain medications for hot flashes (like SSRIs or anticonvulsants) in the last 4 weeks.
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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