Acupuncture for hot flashes in breast cancer
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial is testing whether acupuncture can help reduce hot flashes caused by hormone therapy for breast cancer. If you are struggling with frequent hot flashes, this study may offer a non-drug option to help you feel more comfortable.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with breast cancer (confirmed by biopsy).
- You are currently taking hormone therapy (like tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor) and have been for at least 4 weeks.
- You have had hot flashes for at least 4 weeks, with at least 2 hot flashes per day.
- You are generally feeling well enough to do light work (like housework or office work).
- You have not had acupuncture for hot flashes in the past 6 months.
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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